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Translation of an Inscription on a Monument in Norway

by Reginald Heber 1783–1826

From The Poetical Works of Reginald Heber (Lansdowne Poets)

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"May every light-winged moment bear
A blessing to this noble pair;
Long may they love the rural ease
Of these fair scenes, and scenes like these, —
The pine's dark shade, the mountain tall
And the deep-dashing waterfall.
And when each hallowed spirit flies
To seek a better Paradise,
Beneath this turf their ashes dear
Shall drink their country's grateful tear;
In death and life alike possessing
The rich man's love, the poor man's blessing

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Intended to perpetuate the memory of the friendship of two persons who were living when it was written. 1805.

MLA

Heber, Reginald. “Translation of an Inscription on a Monument in Norway.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/heber/66/.

Chicago

Heber, Reginald. “Translation of an Inscription on a Monument in Norway.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/heber/66/.

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