Then bear to him so true, so truly lov'd,

In life distinguished, and in death approv'd,

Th' immortal legacy. He hangs awhile

In generous anguish o'er the glorious pile;

With anxious pleasure the known page reviews,

And the dear pledge with falling tears bedews.

What though thy tears, pour'd o'er thy godlike friend,

Thy other cares for Britain's weal suspend?

Think not, O patriot! while thy eyes o'erflow,

Those cares suspended for a private woe;