The Grecian Story Being an Historical Poem, in Five Books. To which is Annex'd The Grove: Consisting of Divers Shorter Poems upon several Subjects. By J. H. [i.e. John Harington] |
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When th' Evening come, They fair, large Mount ascended
On whose smooth Top (through Prospect choice commended)
MINERVA's Temple view'd, shewn lofty Pride,
With Pillars round, carv'd Statues beautify'd:
Much aged Front appeared, tho to Sense,
Might claim withall more solemn Reverence.
Prime Porch observ'd, mounted by steps, degrees;
The Soil adorn'd with Palms, and Laurel-trees,
In order rang'd before, o'th' sides, behind;
Prov'd shorter Walks with pleasing Shade combin'd:
Strait marched they, Spectators, softly round,
Whilst Trembling Leaves gave hollow Murmur's sound.
Entring the Walls, with shining Marble grac'd,
View'd from above Minerva's Image plac'd;
Bright Helmet worn; Spear grasped in one Hand,
Shield th' other bore: Triumphant way did stand.
Should Honour'd by large Town beneath appear,
Devotions oft by Them performed there.
On whose smooth Top (through Prospect choice commended)
MINERVA's Temple view'd, shewn lofty Pride,
With Pillars round, carv'd Statues beautify'd:
Much aged Front appeared, tho to Sense,
Might claim withall more solemn Reverence.
Prime Porch observ'd, mounted by steps, degrees;
The Soil adorn'd with Palms, and Laurel-trees,
In order rang'd before, o'th' sides, behind;
Prov'd shorter Walks with pleasing Shade combin'd:
Strait marched they, Spectators, softly round,
Whilst Trembling Leaves gave hollow Murmur's sound.
Entring the Walls, with shining Marble grac'd,
View'd from above Minerva's Image plac'd;
Bright Helmet worn; Spear grasped in one Hand,
Shield th' other bore: Triumphant way did stand.
Should Honour'd by large Town beneath appear,
Devotions oft by Them performed there.
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