Now，Iwot，sheprayethinvain！
\"StillIhearitoverthebattle’sdin，Andoverthefestivecheer，——
Soshepray’dwithclasp’dhands，whiteandthin，——
Theprayerofasoulabsolvedfromsin，Forasoulthatisdarkanddrear，Forthelightofrepentanceburstingin，Andthefloodoftheblindingtear。
\"Say，priest！whenthesaintmustvainlyplead，Oh！howshallthesinnerfare？