And soft’ned Sorrow rose from deep distress.

To this Religion added thoughts that force

The keenest Anguish from its wasteful Course.

Oft would the Widow, oft the Sire, relate

Their lofty Hopes of an eternal State;

Of Souls that meet in regions where they dwell 750

In bliss untold and indescribable.

Then, when unceasing Love had brought in View

A Form so graceful and an Heart so true,

And every Action painted to the Life