"What is earth, Sexton?--A place to dig graves.

What is earth, Rich man?--A place to work slaves.

What is earth, Greybeard?--A place to grow old.

What is earth, Miser?--A place to dig gold.

What is earth, Schoolboy?--A place for my play.

What is earth, Maiden?--A place to be gay.

What is earth, Seamstress?--A place where I weep.

What is earth, Sluggard?--A good place to sleep.

What is earth, Soldier?--A place for a battle.

What is earth, Herdsman?--A place to raise cattle.

What is earth, Widow?--A place of true sorrow.

What is earth, Tradesman?--I'll tell you to-morrow.

What is earth, Sick man?--'Tis nothing to me.

What is earth, Sailor?--My home is the sea.

What is earth, Statesman?--A place to win fame.

What is earth, Author?--I'll write there my name.

What is earth, Monarch?--For my realm it is given.

What is earth, Christian?--The gateway of heaven."