Midnight
We will sit a moment on the grave of our dear old aunt . This was the spot designated for our family burying place ; but it is now filled with strangers . We will now leave this spot , to toss again upon the waves of time ; but may the lesson here learned go with us , and prepare us for the day when the heart and flesh shall fail , and we must change this for another life , ever remembering , `` That life is long that answers life 's great end . '' Midnight Scenes Or , Pictures of Human Life . Picture No . I . The midnight moon shone drear and cold , Upon a stately tow ` r ; Whose ramparts high and turrets bold Bespoke a lordly pow ` r .