O'er Heaven's clear azure spreads her sacred light, When not a breath disturbs the deep serene, And not a cloud o'ercasts the solemn scene ; Around her throne the vivid planets roll, And stars unnumber'd gild the glowing pole, O'er the dark trees a yellower... The Works of the English Poets: Prefaces - Page 76by Samuel Johnson - 1781Full view - About this book
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