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For still instruction's genial pow'r
With learning wing'd the fleeting hour,
And yet, so mild her gentle sway,
That pleas'd the youthful band obey.
With learning wing'd the fleeting hour,
And yet, so mild her gentle sway,
That pleas'd the youthful band obey.
Within the dome with learning stor'd,
Our daily studies we explor'd;
Or when, th' allotted lesson done,
Had struck the wish'd-for hour of one,
From care, from woe, from envy free,
We sported here with frolic glee.
My fair companions! though no more
Ye bound across the well-known floor,
Though few of all the youthful train,
Within these peaceful walls remain,
Yet still can faithful mem'ry trace
The features of each blooming face!
To me their graceful forms appear!
Each gentle voice I seem to hear!
Our daily studies we explor'd;
Or when, th' allotted lesson done,
Had struck the wish'd-for hour of one,
From care, from woe, from envy free,
We sported here with frolic glee.
My fair companions! though no more
Ye bound across the well-known floor,
Though few of all the youthful train,
Within these peaceful walls remain,
Yet still can faithful mem'ry trace
The features of each blooming face!
To me their graceful forms appear!
Each gentle voice I seem to hear!
