None, alas! supply’d their place?

And to madness now to drive thee,

Ceaseless strives a cruel race.

Youth forlorn! tho’ crowds deride thee,

Gentle minds for thee must grieve;

Back to reason, wish to guide thee,

And thy ev’ry want relieve,

O from this sad state to snatch thee,

Why delay the good and kind?

Pity calls them on to watch thee,