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The Petition Of [ Sundry Life Tenants, O...
To himself we ' ve heard him say , " Thanks that I may hither stray ;
" Worn with age and sin and care , Here to breathe the pure glad air
, Here Faith ' s lesson learn anew Of this happy vernal crew .
Here the fragrant shrubs around , And the graceful shadowy ground ,
And the village tones afar , And the steeple with its star ,
And the clouds that gently move , Tune the heart to trust and love . "
Thus we fared in ages past : But the Nineteenth age at last
( As your suppliants are advised , ) _Keigns and we no more are prized .
INbw a giant , plump and tall , Called Hih Farmingstalks o ' er all .
Platforms g , railing , and , straight lines , Are the charms for which he pines ;
Forms mysterious , ancient hues , He with untired hate pursues :
And his cruel word and will Is , from every copse - crown'd hill ,
Every glade in meadow deep , Us and our green bowers to sweep .
Now our prayer is , here and there May your Honor deign to spare
Shady spots , and nooks where we Yet may nourishsafe and free .
, So old Hampshire still may own ( Charm to other shires unknown )
Bays and creeks of grassy lawn Half beneath his woods withdrawn .
So from many a joyous child , Many a sire and mother mild ,
For the sheltering boughs so sweet , And the blossoms at their feet ,
Thanks with prayers shall find their way ; And we flowersif we might pray ,
, With our very best would own Your young floweret newly blown .