And sorrow heaves the heart-felt sigh?

The glorious sun puts on in vain

His richest robes, and gilds the day;

Sad melancholy’s sable reign,

Prevailing, blots his brightest ray.

With roses crown’d, the blushing spring

To every new-born joy invites;

Delia more balmy sweets could bring,

For her I pine amidst delights.

When Summer radiance paints the skies,