Beauties of the mind, a poetical sketch With lays, historical and romantic. By Charles Swain |
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STANZAS FOR MUSIC. |
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STANZAS FOR MUSIC.
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I'll meet thee—I'll meet thee—my love!When the wild hare her covert forsakes;
And called by the voice of the dove,
The spirit of beauty awakes:
When dews light the amaranth flower,
And stars smile, like lovers, above;
Oh! then in that beautiful hour,
I'll meet thee—I'll meet thee—my love!
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II
There is not a charm that the day,With its loveliest hues may impart;
So dear as the moon's holy ray,
Oh! Night keeps the key of the heart!—
And spirits that worship her power,
Her tenderest influence prove;
Oh! then in that beautiful hour,
I'll meet thee—I'll meet thee—my love!
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