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12 The materials for the work provides, Rude cinders clothe the front—compose the sides. Where bogs and brakes, and marshy fens were seen, We now behold a turf enamel'd green; It's hoary sage, withdrawn from toil and care, Both ease and solitude poseses there; The mos-clad turrets, ivy-clasp'd, o'er grown, Look as if had mark'd the spot her own.

On Yonder gentle slope, which shrubs adorn, Where grew, of late, "rank weeds," gorse, ling, and thorn, Now pendant woods, and shady groves are seen, And nature there asumes a nobler mien. There verdant lawns, cool grots, and peaceful bow'rs, Luxuriant, now, are strew'd with sweetest flow'rs, Reflected by the lake, which spreads below, All Nature smiles around—there stands Soho!

Soho! —where and the  preside, 's wonder and 's pride; The matchles works have rais’d Old England's fame, And future ages will record thy name; Each rival Nation hall to thee resign The of, and own—'tis justly thine; Whilst Commerce shall to thee an altar raise, And infant Genius learn to lisp thy praise: Whilst Art and Science reign, they'll still proclaim ! ever blended, with a 's name.