THE FEAST OF ANCIENT EGYPT. The living and dead who feasted thus In Egypt's ancient glory, Have left but a glimmering trace to us The world that is, like the world that's gone, But there is a new and brighter dawn 1829. 159 THE TRIALS OF VIRTUE. WRITTEN UNDER A FEELING OF MELANCHOLY DEPRESSION. AH! cruel fortune! wilt thou always shower, On those who never felt for human kind, Life's innocent pleasures; one whose heart can bleed, Whose generous hand would give the needy help, To wealth and honor. Virtue cannot stoop ENIGMA. Behold the good and great; mark with what toil 1820. 1820. ENIGMA. TAKE the name of sweetest flower 161 ON RECEIVING COUNSEL FROM AN AGED FRIEND. WHILE youth smiles on Life's opening day, Pursue with steady step the way That sage instruction shows : The entangling maze of pleasure leave, Thy conscience ne'er of peace bereave- 1820. THE WORD OF GOD. IMPROMPTU, ON HEARING A SERMON UPON THIS SUBJECT. THY word can soothe the troubled heart When other comforts fail; Thy word can soothe the troubled heart, 'Twill never-never fail. When awful thunders shake the pole, This is an anchor firm; When smooth the days of calmness roll, 18.20. |