When on her Maker's bosom
The new-born earth was laid, 
And Nature's opening blossom
Its fairest bloom displayed ; 

When all with fruit and flowers 
The laughing soil was drest, 
And Eden's fragrant bowers
Received their human guest ; 

No sin his face defiling,
The heir of nature stood,
And God, benignly smiling,
Beheld that all was good.

Yet in that hour of blessing,
A single want was known,
A wish the heart distressing,
For Adam was alone ! 

O God of pure affection ! 
By men and saints adored,
Who gavest Thy protection
To Cana's nuptial board ;
 
May such Thy bounties ever 
To wedded love be shown,
And no rude hand dissever 
Whom Thou hast linked in one !