Thou and the stars eternal, inly fed From God’s own bosom with celestial light, Must needs emit the glory in ye bred; Alike it is your nature to be bright: And I, while thou art shining overhead, Know God is with us in the gloomy night.
In this poetic expression, Sumner emphasizes the divine connection and the enduring light of the stars even in darkness.
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