Beyond the limits of the lengthened year,

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To view a brighter sun in Britain born; }

That was the business of his longest morn; }

The glorious object seen, 'twas time to turn. }

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Departing spring could only stay to shed }

Her gloomy beauties on the genial bed, }

But left the manly summer in her stead, }

With timely fruit the longing land to cheer,