Musing on the Roaring Ocean

Lyrics

Musing on the roaring ocean Which divides my love and me Wearing heaven in warm devotion For his weal where'er he be: Hope and Fear's alternate billow Yielding late to Nature's law Whisp'ring spirits round my pillow Talk of him that 's far awa Ye whom sorrow never wounded Ye who never shed a tear Care-untroubled, joy-surrounded Gaudy day to you is dear Gentle night, do thou befriend me! Downy sleep, the curtain draw! Spirits kind, again attend mе Talk of him that 's far awa!