Edwin and Ella

See beneath yon bow'r of roses, Sweetly sleeps the heav'nly maid; 'Tis my gentle love reposes, Softly tread the sacred shade.

Mark the loves that play around her, Mark my Ella's graceful mein; See the wood-nymphs all surround her, Hailing Ella, beauty's queen.

Flutt'ring Cupids round descending, Soft expand their silken wings; From the zephr's breath descending, Ev'ry sweet that round her springs.

Sportive fancy, hear my prayer, Gently from thy airy throne, Whisper to the sleeping fair, Edwin lives for her alone.