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William Cowper - The Glowworm
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Beneath the hedge or near the stream, 
A worm is known to stray, 
That shows by night a lucid beam, 
Which disappears by day. 

Disputes have been and still prevail 
From whence his rays proceed; 
Some give that honour to his tail, 
And others to his head. 

But this is sure,--the hand of might 
That kindles up the skies, 
Gives him a modicum of light, 
Proportion`d to his size. 

Perhaps indulgent Nature meant 
By such a lamp bestow`d, 
To bid the traveller, as he went, 
Be careful where he trod; 

Nor crush a worm, whose useful light 
Might serve, however small, 
To show a stumbling stone by night, 
And save him from a fall. 

Whate`er she meant, this truth divine 
Is legible and plain, 
`Tis power Almighty bids him shine, 
Nor bids him shine in vain. 

Ye proud and wealthy, let this theme 
Teach humbler thoughts to you, 
Since such a reptile has its gem, 
And boasts its splendour, too.
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