’Tis Phoebus gives to men and women skill + 

To heal all manner of disease; + 

He gave the lyre, he teacheth whom he will + 

All Song’s sweet melodies. + 

Into men’s hearts Fair Governance he brings, + 

Mother of peace: o’er Pytho’s cell + 

He broodeth, whence his voice prophetic rings. + 

In Sparta he made dwell, + 

In Argos, Pylos’ hallowed town, undaunted + 

Heracles’ and Aigimius’ line. + 

Now Sparta’s dear renown must needs be chanted + 

By her son’s lips, yea, mine. + 