ODES.
89
Once thy father's pleasing hope,
Thy widow'd mother's comfort now, 118
No fuller bliss does heaven allow,
While we behold yon wide-spread azure cope
With burning stars thick-lustred o'er,
Than to enjoy, and to deserve, a store 122
Of treasur'd fame by blameless deeds acquir'd,
By all unenvied, and by all desir'd,
Free-gift of men, the tribute of good will!
Rich in this patrimony fair, increase it still. 126
Thy widow'd mother's comfort now, 118
No fuller bliss does heaven allow,
While we behold yon wide-spread azure cope
With burning stars thick-lustred o'er,
Than to enjoy, and to deserve, a store 122
Of treasur'd fame by blameless deeds acquir'd,
By all unenvied, and by all desir'd,
Free-gift of men, the tribute of good will!
Rich in this patrimony fair, increase it still. 126
EPODE IV.
The fulness of content remains
Above the yet unfathom'd skies,
Where, triumphant, gladness reigns,
Where wishes cease, and pleasures rise 130
Beyond all wish; where bitter tears
For dying friends are never shed;
Where, sighing, none desire pass'd years
Recall'd, or wish the future fled. 134
Mournful measures, O, relieve me!
Sweet remembrance! cease to grieve me.
The fulness of content remains
Above the yet unfathom'd skies,
Where, triumphant, gladness reigns,
Where wishes cease, and pleasures rise 130
Beyond all wish; where bitter tears
For dying friends are never shed;
Where, sighing, none desire pass'd years
Recall'd, or wish the future fled. 134
Mournful measures, O, relieve me!
Sweet remembrance! cease to grieve me.
STROPHE
