The Haou T‘éen Yew Shing Ming

The fixed decree of mighty Heaven
Had long to Chow assigned the throne,
Which first to Wan and Woo was given.
Ching next to them as ruler shone.

Then the foundations of his power
Were made by Ching more deep and sure.
Through night and day no idle hour
He knew,—the reticent and pure.

His virtue wrought, and glorified
The heritage he had obtained ;
Nor were his heart’s best powers unplied,
Till o’er the land good order reigned.