1. If an old man's palm is folded over
His life has died though he lives yet

2. What life can a supplicant hope for
When his cure is found in death's onset

3. His virtues made him most blessed
Now his foes wear his robes like a vest

4. And death an obedient servant to him
The coming of our ends its device

5. With many preparations made
Scattered when the time is weighed