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ON

THE MEMORY OF MR. GRAY.

BY J. T

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Majestic rises on the astonished sight,

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Beneath the covert of the sylvan shade,
Where deadly cypress, mix'd with mournful y
Far o'er the vale a gloomy stillness spread,
Celestial Genius burst upon the view.

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For graver strains prepare the plaintive lyre,
That wakes the softest feelings of the soul;
Let lonely Grief the melting verse inspire,
Let deep'ning Sorrow's solemn accents roll.

Rack'd by the hand of rude Disease
Behold our fav'rite Poet lies!

While every object form'd to please,
Far from his couch ungrateful flies.

The blissful Muse, whose favouring smile
So lately warm'd his peaceful breast,
Diffusing heavenly joys the while,

In Transport's radiant garments drest,

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[1] Ode on Spring.

[2] Ode on the Prospect of Eton Colleg

[3] The Bard, an Ode.

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