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The Works of William Cowper

Note 311 — PART THE SECOND. (continued 6)

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The following is the passage alluded to:—

"The swain in barren deserts with surprise Sees lilies spring, and sudden verdure rise; And starts, amidst the thirsty wilds, to hear New falls of water murm'ring in his ear."

Pope's Messiah, line 67, &c.

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