Born July 26, 1802. Died July 15, 1839.
THE CHAUNT OF THE BRAZEN HEAD.
I think, whatever mortals crave,
With impotent endeavour,—
A wreath, a rank, a throne, a grave,—
The world goes round for ever:
I think that life is not too long;
And therefore I determine,
That many people read a song
Who will not read a sermon.