Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30 - 2. For I Will Consider My Cat Jeoffrey

For I will consider my cat Jeoffry
For he is the servant of the living God
Duly and daily serving him
For at the first glance
Of the glory of God in the East
He worships in his way
For this is done by wreathing his body
Seven times round with elegant quickness
For he knows that God is his saviour
For God has bless’d him
In the variety of his movements
For there is nothing sweeter
Than his peace when at rest
For I am possessed of a cat
Surpassing in beauty
From whom I take occasion
To bless Almighty God