4i6 ANNUAL REGISTER, 1753-
But what the varied year's delight. Or wha: the mental ken fo bright. Or what the kind infpiring Mufes, To blifs that genuine love transfufes ! The parent's fond impaflion'd flow. The filial, duteous, grateful glow. Congenial fricndlhip, heav'nly true. And pity preding balmy dew ; The fealt of Lonverfe, that difpenfes Blifs to the heart, and all the fenfes, Where Reafon, Mirth, Good-humour fit. And beauty fparkles into wit. Here too, as in the natural fcene. Triumphs the Mind, creative queen ; Here Fancy, with illfion kind. Indulges every longing mind. Brings to the lover in defpair His mutually-impaflion'd fair. Adorns the meanelt female face With beauties cull'd from ev'ry grace ; Inftrudls Ambition's flave to nod. And bids the reptile foar a God, Applauds the bard's profaic fongs Gives eloquence to ftamm'ring tongues. Lets Ocean's fons their haven gain. Unbinds the captive's galling chain ; On Poverty each joy beftows. From rich humanity that flows. Gives her at once herfelf to blefs. And charm the virtues in diftrefs. Yet ftill referves the fapienc mind, :
Her darling free-born joy behind. When with fond eyes (he loves to trace The beauties of her moral race. And with blithe confidence can (ay She liv'd with Virtue ev'ry day, That ftill nie urg'd life's great defign. To tit herfelf for blifs divine. Then Confcience lends the plaufive note Thro' ev'jy fenfe of joy to float. Strikes mufic from each vital Uring, That envies not when angels fing, Difl'olv'd in ecftacy (he lies. And fweetly pre-enjoys the fkies. To ? E A C E,
COME lovely gentle Peace of mind With all thy fmiling nymphs around. Content and Innocence combin'd.
With wreaths of facred olive crown'd. ^^^^
