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Who are the Spirits watching by the dead? Faith, from whose eyes a solemn light is shed; And Hope, with far-off sunshine on the head.

The influence of the dead is that of Heaven; To it a majesty of power is given, Working on earth with a diviner leaven.

To them belongs all high and holy thought: The mind, whose mighty empire they have wrought; And grief, whose comfort was by angels brought.

And gentle Pity comes, and brings with her Those pensive dreams that their own light confer; While Love stands watching by the sepulchre.