By heaven implanted they for noblest ends,
When reason’s sober lamp attends,
Afar from error’s dark and devious way,
To guide our steps to truth’s effulgent day.
Ah foolish man! why quit her cheering ray?
The tranquil pleasure’s her’s that never cloy
With her alone dwells virtue, happiness, and joy.
TO THE EVENING STAR.
Bright eye of pensive eve! resplendent orb
That o’er the misty mountains shinest clear;