Verse 1
After his own Almighty power
His riches he vouchsaf’d to give,
Distributing or less or more,
As each was able to receive:
Talents to some above the rest
The God of grace and nature gave:
But whoso hath obtain’d the least
Hath got a precious soul to save.
Verse 2
On every child of Adam’s race
His Spirit he in part confer’d,
That each might profit by the grace,
And gain an adequate reward:
Leaving the gifts receiv’d for men,
He then ascended up on high;
“Till I appear on earth again,[”]
(His parting word was) Occupy!