VIII. To the River Itchin, near Winton.
VIII. To the River Itchin, near Winton. ITCHIN, when I behold thy banks again, Thy crumbling margin, and thy silver breast, On which the self-same tints […]
READ MOREX. On Dover Cliffs.
X. On Dover Cliffs. ON these white cliffs, that calm above the flood Rear their o’er-shadowing heads, and at their feet Scarce hear the surge that […]
READ MOREXI. Written at Ostend
XI. Written at Ostend HOW sweet the tuneful bells’ responsive peal! As when, at opening morn, the fragrant breeze Breathes on the trembling sense of wan […]
READ MOREXII. Written at a Convent.
XII. Written at a Convent. IF chance some pensive stranger, hither led, His bosom glowing from majestic views, The gorgeous dome, or the proud landscape’s hues, […]
READ MOREXIII. O Time! Who Know’st a Lenient Hand to Lay…
XIII. O Time! Who Know’st a Lenient Hand to Lay… O TIME! who know’st a lenient hand to lay Softest on sorrow’s wound, and slowly thence, […]
READ MOREXIV. On a Distant View of England.
XIV. On a Distant View of England. AH! from my eyes the tears unbidden start, Albion! as now thy cliffs (that bright appear Far o’er the […]
READ MOREA Credo (after the German)
A Credo (after the German) For the sole edification Of this decent congregation, Goodly people, by your grant I will sing a holy chant — I […]
READ MOREA Tragic Story
A Tragic Story There lived a sage in days of yore, And he a handsome pigtail wore; But wondered much and sorrowed more, Because it hung […]
READ MOREAt the Church-Gate
At the Church-Gate Although I enter not, Yet round about the spot, Ofttimes I hover, And near the sacred gate, With longing eyes I wait, Expectant […]
READ MORELittle Billee
Little Billee Air–“il y avait un petit navire.” There were three sailors of Bristol city Who took a boat and went to sea. But first with […]
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