1The eternal Spirit of life and love,
2Descending from His throne above;
3From nature’s mass extracted
Light, 4Biding
her
triumph over night. 5Who, in her prime of youth and day,
6Lovely Astrea
did display
; 7Who, conquering all the shades infernal,
8Her virgin womb showed life eternal
9To lapsèd
man, then flew above 10To be involved
again in life and love.