Prince, whose approach peace to all mortals brings,

Indifferent host to shepherds and to kings,

Sole comforter of minds which are oppress'd—

Lo! by thy charming rod, all breathing things

Lie slumb'ring, with forgetfulness possess'd,

And yet o'er me to spread thy drowsy wings

Thou spar'st, alas! who cannot be thy guest.

Since I am thine, O come,—but with that face

To inward light, which thou art wont to shew—

With feigned solace ease a true-felt woe;