Pilfering regrets we would, but cannot, keep;
Bear with Him—judge Him gently who makes known
His bitter loss by this memorial Stone; 20
And pray that in his faithful breast the grace
Of resignation find a hallowed place.
[53] 1837.
In the edition of 1835 the title was “Epitaph.”
[54] 1837.
From nearest kindred, …
1835.