In trust relying on the promise given,
Clasped to my heart the cheering form of hope,
And on her anchor leaned in confidence,
Sustained by faith e'en when enwrapped in clouds,
And darkness palpable my guiding light!
Almost one lustrum now has passed away
Since the soft vision met my lifted eye,
Since first I felt its holy influence,
Its secret spell connecting me with heaven!
And has that STAR in gloom impervious set,