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With reason then she holds her measured tread,
And seeks the path where wisdom's flowers are shed;
Next hand in hand with hope her track pursues,
And brighter worlds in raptur'd vision views;
Now aids the prayer of piety to breathe,
Gives light to life, or calms the hour of death.
O deign, celestial pair! my hours to cheer,
Thy soft entrancing music let me hear,
Awake such sounds as o'er the silent plain,
In tones harmonious cheer'd the shepherd train,
While Heav'nly splendour through the concave gleam'd,
And faith beheld a ruin'd world redeem'd.
VICISSITUDES OF NATURE.
SEE from her secret cell, with changeful vest,
And purple blush, approach returning day.
With gentle smiles her youthful brow is drest,
And as she moves upon the sunny ray,
In sportive wreaths her glowing ringlets play;
