Hired mourners at a funeral say and do - A little more than they whose grief is true

The changing year's successive plan Proclaims mortality to man.

Imagine every day to he 5 the last6 of a life surrounded with hopes, cares, anger, and fear. The hours, that come unexpectedly, will be so much the more grateful.

Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and passion.

Stronger than thunder's winged force All-powerful gold can speed its course; Through watchful guards its passage make, And loves through solid walls to break.

Deep in the cavern of the infant's breast; the father's nature lurks, and lives anew.

Glory drags all men along, low as well as high, bound captive at the wheels of her glittering car.