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Article A LYRIC ODE, BY GRAY. ← Page 2 of 2 Article CONTEST BETWEEN THE LIPS AND EYES. Page 1 of 2 →
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A Lyric Ode, By Gray.
Till April starts , arid calls around The sleeping fragrance from the ground ; And , lightly o ' er the living scene , Scatters his freshest , tenderest , green ; New-born flocks in rustic dance , Frisking , ply their feeble feet ; Forgetful of their wintry trance
The birds his presence greet : But chief the sky-lark warbles high His trembling thrilling extacy ; And , less'ning from the dazzled sight . Melts into air and liquid light . Yesterday the sullen year Saw the snowy whirlwind fl
y ; Mute was the music of the air , The herd stood drooping by : Their raptures now , that wildly flew , No yesterday nor morrow knew : 'Tis man alone that joy descries With'forward and reverted eyes .
Smiles on past Misfortune's brow , Soft Reflection's hand can trace ; And o ' er the cheek of Sorrow throw A melancholy grace : While Hope prolongs our happier hour ; Or deepest shades that dimly lour And blacken roufid our weary way ,
Gilds with a gleam of distant day . Still , where rosy Pleasure leads , See a kindred Grief pursue ; Behind the steps that Misery treads Approaching Comfott view : The hues of bliss more brightly glow , Chastis'd bsabler tints of woe
y ; And , blended , form , with artful strife , The strength and harmony of life . See the wretch that long has tost On the thorny bed of pain , At length repair his vigour lost , And breathe and walk again : The meanest flow ' ret of the vale ,
The simplest note that swells the galej The common sun , the air , the skies , To him are opening paradise !
Contest Between The Lips And Eyes.
CONTEST BETWEEN THE LIPS AND EYES .
ADDRESSED TO Miss R .
IN Celia's face a question did arise , Which were most beautiful , her Lips or Eye : ? We , said the Eyes , send forth those pointed darts Which pierce the hardest adamantine hearts . From us , replied the Lips , proceed those blisses , Which lovers reap by kind words and swwt kisses 3
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A Lyric Ode, By Gray.
Till April starts , arid calls around The sleeping fragrance from the ground ; And , lightly o ' er the living scene , Scatters his freshest , tenderest , green ; New-born flocks in rustic dance , Frisking , ply their feeble feet ; Forgetful of their wintry trance
The birds his presence greet : But chief the sky-lark warbles high His trembling thrilling extacy ; And , less'ning from the dazzled sight . Melts into air and liquid light . Yesterday the sullen year Saw the snowy whirlwind fl
y ; Mute was the music of the air , The herd stood drooping by : Their raptures now , that wildly flew , No yesterday nor morrow knew : 'Tis man alone that joy descries With'forward and reverted eyes .
Smiles on past Misfortune's brow , Soft Reflection's hand can trace ; And o ' er the cheek of Sorrow throw A melancholy grace : While Hope prolongs our happier hour ; Or deepest shades that dimly lour And blacken roufid our weary way ,
Gilds with a gleam of distant day . Still , where rosy Pleasure leads , See a kindred Grief pursue ; Behind the steps that Misery treads Approaching Comfott view : The hues of bliss more brightly glow , Chastis'd bsabler tints of woe
y ; And , blended , form , with artful strife , The strength and harmony of life . See the wretch that long has tost On the thorny bed of pain , At length repair his vigour lost , And breathe and walk again : The meanest flow ' ret of the vale ,
The simplest note that swells the galej The common sun , the air , the skies , To him are opening paradise !
Contest Between The Lips And Eyes.
CONTEST BETWEEN THE LIPS AND EYES .
ADDRESSED TO Miss R .
IN Celia's face a question did arise , Which were most beautiful , her Lips or Eye : ? We , said the Eyes , send forth those pointed darts Which pierce the hardest adamantine hearts . From us , replied the Lips , proceed those blisses , Which lovers reap by kind words and swwt kisses 3