Of the blessings delightsome of Hellas may these win no small measure! + 

No jealous repen tings of Gods turn ever to darkness their light! + 

Sooth, a God’s heart only is painless; yet he winneth happiness’ treasure, + 

And is hymned of the singers, whose prowess of hands or of feet to the height + 

Of athlete-triumph hath climbed by his courage and bodily might, + 