English poem
Hope, thou source of ev'ry blessing
by Anonymous
Hope, thou source of ev'ry blessing, Parent of each joy divine! Ev'ry balmy sweet possessing, Ev'ry promis'd bliss be thine.
Softest friend to heartfelt anguish, Lend, O! lend thy powerful aid; Bid the lover cease to languish, Cheer the fond despairing maid.