I Praised the Earth, in Beauty Seen by Reginald Heber, 1827 CAREY—Henry Carey I Praised the Earth, in Beauty Seen 1 I Praised the earth, in beauty seen, With garlands gay of various green; I praised the sea, whose ample field Shone glorious as a silver shield; And earth- and ocean seemed to say, “Our beauties are but for a day.” 2 I praised the sun, whose chariot rolled On wheels of amber and of gold; I praised the moon, whose softer eye Gleamed sweetly through the summer sky; And moon and