But may’st thou be with resignation blessed,

To bear each evil, howsoe’er distressed.

May Hope her anchor lend amid the storm,

And o’er the tempest rear her angel form;

May sweet Benevolence, whose words are peace,

To the rude whirlwind softly whisper, Cease!

And may Religion, Heaven’s own darling child,

Teach thee at human cares and griefs to smile;

Teach thee to look beyond that world of woe,

To heaven’s high font, whence mercies ever flow.