Love is and was my Lord and King,
⁠And in his presence I attend
⁠To hear the tidings of my friend,
Which every hour his couriers bring.

Love is and was my King and Lord,
⁠And will be, tho’ as yet I keep
⁠Within his court on earth, and sleep
Encompass'd by his faithful guard,

And hear at times a sentinel
⁠That moves about from place to place,
⁠And whispers to the vast of space
Among the worlds, that all is well.