Sweet stream that winds through yonder glade, br Apt emblem of a virtuous maid br Silent and chaste she steals along, br Far from the world's gay busy throng: br With gentle yet prevailing force, br Intent upon her destined course; br Graceful and useful all she does, br Blessing and blest where'er she goes; br Pure-bosom'd as that watery glass, br And Heaven reflected in her face.