Forsook his cot, and sought the lawn;

In contemplation deep he stray’d,

And nature’s dozing charms survey’d;

On either hand new beauties view’d,

As he his tranquil walk pursu’d.

By chance, a Glow-Worm, in his way,

Shone forth his little glitt’ring ray,

Proudly unfolding ev’ry grace,

As trailing round from place to place;

Illumining the moss-fring’d plain.