If This Great World Of Joy And Pain

Composed 1833.--Published 1835

One of the "Poems of Sentiment and Reflection."--ED.

If this great world of joy and pain Revolve in one sure track; If freedom, set, will rise again, And virtue, flown, come back; Woe to the purblind crew who fill The heart with each day's care; Nor gain, from past or future, skill To bear, and to forbear!