Yet mock the faith that points to worlds of light,

Where sever’d souls, made perfect, re-unite?

Then tremble! cling to every passing joy,

Twined with the life a moment may destroy!

If there be sorrow in a parting tear,

Still let “for ever” vibrate on thine ear!

If some bright hour on rapture’s wing hath flown,

Find more than anguish in the thought—’tis gone!

Go! to a voice such magic influence give,

Thou canst not lose its melody, and live;