Prosperity grows by the fiat of God. Yea, of Kadmus’ daughters + 

This thing I have said proved true:⁠— + 

Sore anguish they suffered, yet mightier blessings from out the waters + 

Of affliction the stricken ones drew. + 

Mid thunder-crash Semele perished, yet lives in the heavenly star-land; + 

And Pallas and Zeus and her son, who is crowned with the ivy-garland, + 

Enfold her with love ever new. + 