And talk of coming sorrow,
When shall we grieve if grieve[203] we must?
To-morrow, friend, to-morrow.
2. If those who’ve wronged us, own their fault,
And kindly pity pray,
When shall we listen, and forgive?
To-day, my friend, to-day.
But, if stern[204] Justice urge[205] rebuke,[206]
And warmth from Memory borrow,
When shall we chide,[207] if chide we dare?