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Composed 1816.—Published 1816

One of the "Sonnets dedicated to Liberty."—Ed.

Ye Storms, resound the praises of your King!

And ye mild Seasons—in a sunny clime,

Midway on some high hill, while father Time

Looks on delighted—meet in festal ring,

And loud and long of Winter's triumph sing!

Sing ye, with blossoms crowned, and fruits, and flowers,

Of Winter's breath surcharged with sleety showers,