On the much lamented Death of our late Sovereign Lord King Charles II. of Blessed Memory.
A Pindaric Ode.
Stanza I.
Alas! Why are we tempted to complain,
That Heav'n is deaf to all our cries!
Regardless of poor mortals' miseries!
And all our fervent pray'rs devoutly vain!
Tis hard to think th' immortal Powers attend