Epilogue

And now, so many Evenings past, Our Budget's fairly out at last; Exhausted all its various store, Nor like to be replenish'd more. Then, youthful friends, farewell! my heart Shall speak a blessing as we part. May wisdom's seeds in every mind

Fit soil and careful culture find; Each generous plant with vigour shoot, And kindly ripen into fruit! Hope of the world, the rising race, May heav'n with fostering love embrace, And turning to a whiter page, Commence with them a better age! An age of light and joy, which we, Alas! in promise only see.