Nature
On a Tree Commanding a View of the Whole Extent of Bowood
From Inscriptions in the Gardens of Bremhill Rectory
Nature
When in thy sight another's vast domain
Spreads its long line of woods, dost thou complain?
Nay, rather thank the God that placed thy state
Above the lowly, but beneath the great!
And still His name with gratitude revere,
Who blessed the Sabbath of thy leisure here.
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Bowles, William Lisle. “On a Tree Commanding a View of the Whole Extent of Bowood.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/bowles/183/.
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Bowles, William Lisle. “On a Tree Commanding a View of the Whole Extent of Bowood.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/bowles/183/.
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