He pass'd the flaming bounds of place and time The living throne, the sapphire blaze, Where angels tremble while they gaze, He saw but blasted with excess of light, Closed his eyes in endless night.
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Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere, Heaven did a recompense as largely send He gave to mis'ry (all he had) a tear, He gained from Heav'n ('t was all he wish'd) a friend.Thomas Gray
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'Tis folly to be wise.
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And many a holy text around she strews, That teach the rustic moralist to die.
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Songs of joy and triumph sing!
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Ye distant spires, ye antique towers.
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