With that sublime celestial lay

With that sublime Celestial Lay

Can any Earthly Sounds compare?

If any Earthly Music dare,

The noble Organ may.

From Heav'n its wondrous Notes were giv'n,

(Cecilia oft convers'd with Heaven,)

Some Angel of the Sacred Choire

Did with his Breath the Pipes inspire;

And of their Notes above the just Resemblance gave,

Brisk without Lightness, without Dulness Grave.