Groves of Stowe VI

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But what is he, in whom the heav'nly Mind

Shines forth distinguish'd and above Mankind?

This, this is Newton; He, who first survey'd

The Plan, by which the Universe was made:

Saw Nature's simple, yet stupendous Laws,

And prov'd th' Effects, tho' not explain'd the Cause.

Thou too, bold Milton, whose immortal Name,

Thy Country dares to match with Homer's Fame;

Whose tow'ring Genius vast and unconfin'd,

Left ev'n the Limits of the World behind;

Thro' Hell, thro' Chaos, and infernal Night,

Ascending to the Realms of purest Light;

Or else on Earth, in Eden's happy Grove,

With Peace, with Bliss conversing, and with Love:

Here art thou plac'd, these blooming shades among,

Second to those alone thy Muse has sung.

 

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