Farewell all joys

Farewell all joys! when he is gone,

That fill'd each hour with pleasure,

To waves and wind,

Not half so kind,

I must resign this treasure.

Whilst I with pensive look, and tears,

This cruel absence mourn,

With moving sighs, and panting fears,

Court them for his return.

That happy minute, when it comes,

Will satisfaction give;

Tho' I endure,

I'm then most sure

In lasting love to live.

In my Alexis' godlike mind,

None can destroy that bliss;

He must be faithful, true, and kind,

And I forever his.