Fight virtue's cause, stand up in wit's defence

There patient show'd us the wise course to steer, A candid censor, and a friend severe; There taught us how to live; and (oh! too high The price for knowledge) taught us how to die.

A snow of blossoms and a wild of flowers.

Prevent the rising sun.

Just men, by whom impartial laws were given; And saints who taught and led the way to heaven.

Nor e'er was to the bowers of bliss conveyed A fairer spirit or more welcome shade.

The sweetest garland to the sweetest maid.