But ah! what could my presence there avail?
What could I do to help thee on thy way,
Or cheer thee if thy trembling heart should fail?
Jesus, thy Captain, all thy foes can slay,
His rod and staff alone must be thy strength and stay.
XXX.
Hark to celestial music! hear it, love!
The angel hosts are speeding from the skies,
To bear thy spirit to its home above!
I see the sudden joy light up thine eyes!