She woos the gentle western gales,

And takes her pathway o’er the sea.

The vales go down where roses bloom—

The hill tops follow green and fair;

The lofty beacon sinks in gloom,

And purpled mountains hang in air.

Along she speeds with snowy wings,

Around her breaks the foaming deep;

The tempest thro’ her rigging sings,

And weary eyes their vigils keep.