A gentle spirit now above br Once animated what lies here br Till heav'n announc'd in tenderest love br "Ascend Immortal to yon sphere." br br The lambkin at the great behest br Gave up its life without one groan; br When lo! In robes supernal drest br He found the bright abodes his own! br br Most glorious and delightful scenes br Rush'd full upon his raptur'd sense; br Beyond what fancy ever dreams, br Or Eden knew in innocence. br br Adieu! Adieu! My sweest boy, br Adieu till life's vain dream be o'er; br Then with a parent's keenest joy br I'll cling to Thee to part no more.br br Henry Livingston Jr.