Hymn

Now falleth night. Selene doth appear.

Resplendent from celestial heights above

Glide through the garden gate, draw shimm'ring near

To celebrate our night of love.

Thy blissful rays let on Kallisto rest

Whose beauty shineth forth in golden light;

Permitted by to thee, immortal guest,

To share our rapt, ecstatic love's delight.

My love and I, enriched through him as well,

Will then appear to thee as blessed forever,

Thou who hast felt through fair Endymion's spell

Thine own heart flame in longing's keen endeavour.