25 Therefore at that time also, converting itself into all forms, It ministered to your all-nourishing bounty, According to the desire of them that made supplication;
26 That your sons, whom you loved, O Lord, might learn That it is not the growth of the earth’s fruits that nourishes a man, But that your word preserves them that trust you.
27 For that which was not marred by fire, When it was simply warmed by a faint sunbeam melted away;
28 That it might be known that we must rise before the sun to give you thanks, And must plead with you at the dawning of the light: