When crossed the wearisome expanse,
And fate's supreme decrees are known.
Oh! brother, who art seeking still
For love and joy, where I have sought,
I would your path with blessings fill
When to its end my life is brought.
Ah! brother, could we two aspire
Together to the glorious height,--
Hence tears! some part of my desire
Is thine. Thou lovely world, good night!