Of milder mien and far more gentle grace,

And softer tones are falling on my ear;

And yet, methinks, less kindred with the place.

Another, and (it may be) nobler race

Have made these hills their own, and they draw near

With kindling spirits, yet with cautious pace;

Youth, age and wisdom, with his brow of care,

And joyous beauty, that has never wept a tear.

And through the lapse of many ages they

Shall come; year after year to thee shall bring