22.07.2007, 18:57
As o’er the gloomy heath the Pilgrim strays,
When night’s dark shadows thicken all around,
While nought he hears, save the low moaning sound
Of sweeping winds – at length, far distant rays
Of light from some low cottage bless his gaze;
With joy he then pursues his lonely way,
No longer to despair and grief a prey,
But cheering hope once more his bosom sways.
Thus have I wander’d in Life’s dreary scene,
Forlorn and hopeless – while Affliction’s blast
My sky with threat’ning clouds has overcast;
But gentle Friendship’s hallow’d lamp serene,
With guiding ray has bid my fears depart,
And spread its soothing influence through my heart.
When night’s dark shadows thicken all around,
While nought he hears, save the low moaning sound
Of sweeping winds – at length, far distant rays
Of light from some low cottage bless his gaze;
With joy he then pursues his lonely way,
No longer to despair and grief a prey,
But cheering hope once more his bosom sways.
Thus have I wander’d in Life’s dreary scene,
Forlorn and hopeless – while Affliction’s blast
My sky with threat’ning clouds has overcast;
But gentle Friendship’s hallow’d lamp serene,
With guiding ray has bid my fears depart,
And spread its soothing influence through my heart.