‘The offspring of his high command;

‘Will not his name become thy shield,

‘His terrors strong protection yield?

‘Unto the will of Heav’n resign’d,

‘Let doubt no more disturb my mid;

‘This precept soothes my troubles breast,

‘Whatever God ordains is best.

‘Sleep on—then sleep, my baby fair,

‘May Heav’n thy infant beauty spare.

‘Sleep on—sleep on, thy mother’s pride,