Whate'er may be my unknown fate

Upon this dark, terrestrial sphere,

Wilt smile to hear that I am blest,

And o'er my anguish shed thy tear?

Methinks it were a happy lot,

That thou would'st grieve or smile with me;

And though all others prove most false,

I ne'er should find untruth in thee.

Yes! thou wouldst seem some heavenly one

If such thy friendship followed me,