He 'midst the graceful of superior grace

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

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.

Prevent the rising sun.

Fight virtue's cause, stand up in wit's defence, Win us from vice, and laugh us into sense.

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

A snow of blossoms and a wild of flowers.