I, speaking now from such disorder free,

Nor rapt, nor craving, but in settled peace,

I cannot doubt that they whom you deplore

Are glorified; or, if they sleep, shall wake

From sleep, and dwell with God in endless love.

Hope, below this, consists not with belief

In mercy, carried infinite degrees

Beyond the tenderness of human hearts:

Hope, below this, consists not with belief

In perfect wisdom, guiding mightiest power,