Who Givest All

Alcimenes, an ancient man,
Though poor and humble ne'er forgot
To offer little gifts to Pan.
Spring water in an earthern pot

A fig, an apple, nothing more -
And standing made his lowly prayer.
'Thou giv'st me from thy plenteous store
All that my trees and seedlings bear.

So take this water from the spring,
The fruits that thou has made to thrive;
Take not too close a reckoning,
But give me more than I can give.'