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ith what attractive charms this goodly frame Of nature touches the consenting hearts Of mortal men; and what the pleasing stores Which beauteous imitation thence derives To deck the poet's, or the painter's toil; My verse unfolds. Attend, ye gentle Of ! and while I sing Your gifts, your honours, dance around my strain. Thou, smiling queen of every tuneful breast,

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