Perhaps, in this sequestered spot

By Friendship’s hand thine eyelid closed,

By Friendship’s hand the turf was laid;

And Friendships here, perhaps, reposed.

With moonlight vigils in the shade.

The stars have run their nightly round,

The sun looked out and passed his way,

And many a season o’er the ground

Has trod where thou so softly lay.

And wilt thou not one moment raise