Benjamin Britten — 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