Was found the gloomy hours to cheer.

O, how consoling is the eye

Of him who comes to soothe our woes;

O, what relief those cares supply

Which a kind, watchful friend bestows.

When from this hand full well he found

How much can lenient kindness do

The generous Briton strives with care

His drooping spirits to renew.

Yes, stranger, thou wast kind, humane,