 Early had he learned To reverence the volume that displays The mystery, the life which cannot die; But in the mountains did he feel his faith. All things, responsive to the writing, there Breathed immortality, revolving life, And greatness still revolving;...  The Rural Life of England - Page 187by William Howitt - 1841 - 509 pagesFull view - About this book
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...gladness of her jocund company. ' O then how beautiful, how bright, appeared The written promise ! Early had he learned To reverence the volume that displays The mystery, the life which cannot die ; But in the mountains did lie feel his faith. Thus in 1799, the date when ' The Recluse ' was ostensibly... | |
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...things Seemed infinite ; and there his spirit shaped Her prospects, nor did he believe, — he saw. What wonder if his being thus became Sublime and comprehensive ! Low desires, Low thoughts had there no place ; yet was his heart Lowly ; for he was meek in gratitude, Oft as he called those... | |
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