The Southern harmony, and musical companion containing a choice collection of tunes, hymns, psalms, odes, and anthems |
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[Hail, solitude! thou gentle queen] |
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[Hail, solitude! thou gentle queen]
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Hail, solitude! thou gentle queen,Of modest air and brow serene,
'Tis thou inspires the poet's theme,
Wrapp'd in sweet vision's airy dream.
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Parent of virtue, muse of thought,By thee are saints and patriots taught
Wisdom to thee her treasures owe,
And in thy lap fair science grow.
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Whate'er's in thee, refines and charms,Excites to thought, to virtue warms;
Whate'er is perfect, firm and good,
We owe to thee, sweet solitude.
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With thee the charms of life shall last,E'en when the rosy bloom is past;
When slowly pacing time shall spread
Thy silver blossoms o'er my head.
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No more with this vain world perplex'd,Thou shalt prepare me for the next
The spring of life shall gently cease,
And angels waft my soul to peace.
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