That soon Distress may vary his assault,
Or soon the Welcome Tomb exclude Distress.—
But see another Son of Night and Care,
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A Shepherd watching o'er his frozen Fold,
Himself benumb'd and murmuring at his Fate.
Sigh not, fond Man; thy bosom only feels
The gentler Blows of Nature, and receives
The Common Visit of Calamity.