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The poetical works of Henry Alford

Fifth edition, containing many pieces now first collected
Alford, Henry (1810-1871)

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The cloud comes on them—the vision is changed—

The judgment of God on England.


And a crash of lofty walls,
And the short dead sound of music quenched,
On the sickened hearing falls;
Quick and sharp is the ruin-cry—
Unblest the ages glide;
And once again the mist from the plain
Rolls up the Mendip side.
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