3.

Oh! could that king of terrors pity feel,

Or Heaven reverse the dread decree of fate,

Not here the mourner would his grief reveal,

Not here the muse her virtues would relate.

4.

But wherefore weep! her matchless spirit soars,

Beyond where aplendid shines the orb of day.

And weeping angels lead her to those bowers,

Where endless pleasures virtuous deeds repay.

5.

And shall presumptuous mortals Heaven arraign!

And madly God-like Providence accuse!

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Ah! no far fly from me attempts so vain,

I'll ne'er submission to my God refuse.

6.

Yet is remembrance of those virtues dear,

Yet fresh the memory of that beauteous face;

Still they call forth my warm affection's tear.

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