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The Vision that helped Sebastian Cabot
When brave Sebastian sailed from Brigha's town,
Forever following after he was ware
Of voices calling, and a vision fair
That bade him for his country win renown;
The grey green fields of Dundry like a crown
Cloud-plumed rose up to melt in tranquil air,
Here stood the river portal red and rare
There sloped the woods of Leigh in beauty down.
Forever following after he was ware
Of voices calling, and a vision fair
That bade him for his country win renown;
The grey green fields of Dundry like a crown
Cloud-plumed rose up to melt in tranquil air,
Here stood the river portal red and rare
There sloped the woods of Leigh in beauty down.
And ever still for that adventurous man
The dream of Bristol in its evening light
Went with him—city still to watch and wait—
The rose red city by the rose red gate—
And as to sunset and the storm he ran
Shone out the peace of Avon starry bright.
The dream of Bristol in its evening light
Went with him—city still to watch and wait—
The rose red city by the rose red gate—
And as to sunset and the storm he ran
Shone out the peace of Avon starry bright.
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