Tho' Fickle Fortune.
1.
Tho' fickle Fortune has deceived me
(She promis'd fair, and perform'd but ill),
Of mistress, friends, and wealth bereaved me,
Yet I bear a heart shall support me still.
2.
I'll act with prudence as far as I'm able;
But if success I must never find,
Then come, Misfortune, I bid thee welcome --
I'll meet thee with an undaunted mind!

Although Fickle Fortune.

Although fickle Fortune has deceived me
(She promised fair, and performed but ill),
Of mistress, friends, and wealth bereaved me,
Yet I bear a heart shall support me still.

I will act with prudence as far as I am able;
But if success I must never find,
Then come, Misfortune, I bid you welcome --
I will meet you with an undaunted mind!