96 THE ADIEU. 



That in tlie battle's fierce array, 



When hosts the shock renew, 

 He will each danger turn away : 



How fervent her Adieu ! 



And lovers seated, ah, how blest ! 



Upon the flowery sod. 

 Their mutual love at length confessed : 



Each commends each to God. 

 They part : their voices tuned by love, 



Their vows again renew, 

 Calhng to witness Him above : 



How ardent their Adieu ! 



Adieu ! is ever on the tongue : 



Its point we seldom scan ; 

 It oft in agony has rung, 



And oft in mirth has ran. 

 From mouth to mouth ; in pleasure's hour ; 



Beneath affliction's rod : 

 But let us ne'er forget the power 



Of Him invoked : 'tis God. 



