The poetical works of William Lisle Bowles ... with memoir, critical dissertation, and explanatory notes, by the Rev. George Gilfillan |
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THE VILLAGE BELLS.
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Who does not love the village bells,Their cheerful peal, and solemn toll!
One of the rustic wedding tells,
And one bespeaks a parting soul.
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The lark in sunshine sings his song,And, dressed in garments white and gay,
The village lasses trip along,
For this is Susan's wedding-day.
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Ah! gather flowers of sweetest hue,Young violets from the bank's green side,
And on poor Mary's coffin strew,
For in the bloom of life she died.
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So passes life! the smile, the tear,Succeed, as in our path we stray,
Thy kingdom come, for we are here
As guests who tarry but a day.
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