An Historical Discourse Delivered At West Brookfield Mass On the Occasion of
An Historical Discourse Delivered At West Brookfield Mass On the Occasion of
Samuel Dunham
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93 Yet nouiishing the common wealth ! No ministries to public vice, Destructive of the social weal, Or schemes of crushing avarice, The doings of the day reveal. Thus labor hath its recompense, Work of the lusty brawn or brain, And all have healthful competence, The landlord, and the humblest swain. Extend the view, on either side. Which trade or travel may incline, And see the prospect opening wide. No artist's pencil can define ; The hills ascend — their summits climb — And gaze around where'...er you stand ; Observe what elements combine To beautify and bless the laud ! Each sunny slope, and graceful swell. Each pasture, with its lowing herd. Each rivulet, and mossy well. Salutes you with a welcome word : " Pause, pilgrim, and enjoy the sight ; Communion hold with Nature here. Drink in the fullness of delight. Which dignifies this eai'thly sphere ; Nor deem it strange that those who trod These paths aforetime, in their prime, Held converse with Almighty God, 'Mid flush of scenery so smblime !" Yet where are they — the stalwart men — That traversed thus these hills and plains ?
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