An Hymn to Sleep. Written when the Author was sick.

An Hymn to Sleep.

Written when the Author was sick.

Somnus, pow'rful Deity, Mortals owe their Bliss to thee. How long shall I thy Absence mourn, And when be bless'd in thy Return? Relentless God! why will you flee, And take Delight to torture me: Or do you kindly flight my Pray'r, To make me for my Change prepare? 'Tis well this Happiness remains; When you resuse to ease our Pains, Your Brother Death your Place supplies, And kindly seals the Wretch's Eyes.