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'Tis sweet to see the busy crowds of earth
Gather For the full side nature's luxury
Moved by the spirit of industrious worth
Filling the noisomey street with gaiety
Bringing from the generous harvests treasures forth
Or gliding on their glory o'er the sea –
Or in the breast of friend & family
Seeking serene enjoyment! – Peace & mirth
Gladden the sunshine sunny scene – & She who made wear'd
The marvellous fabric – he whose glory spread
The goodly fermament above our head
And scattered flowers beneath – whose whose voice is heard
In silence & whose steps in darkness rest:
Made with a paradise & said "Be blest"
If the good praise thee, – then contented be
And ask no more – Knaves love not honesty
If the were honor thee – enough – the rancor
Of angry fools – is wisdom surest anchor.
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