I longed in vain: what he asked for

Once I staked all my heart's treasure,

Yes; and just now I have seen him,

Laid in his coffin. God help me!

I am cursed still to live:- even

We must not doubt, or fear, or dread, that love for life is only

And that the calm and sainted dead will meet estranged and cold in

Oh, Love were poor and vain indeed, based on so harsh and stern a