The business day has come too soon.
Mercury fleet, get on your feet!
Put on wings, and help me compete,
Or the Moon's light will come too soon!
Here I am, fresh from bed.
Keep my thoughts from scattering;
The morning many duties does bring.
I hope to have a steady head.
Give the message to my hands,
My eyes, my fingers, and my ears.
Ready, steady, wipe away my fears.
Put your speed at my command,
And give to me the upper hand!