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Rh 5.

He raised young Julian. "Is thy Cup so full

"Of bitterness—thy Hope—thy heart so dull

"That thou shouldst from Thee dash the Draught of Life,

"So late escaped the elemental strife!

"Rise—tho' these shores few aids to Life supply,

"Look upon me, and know thou shalt not die.

"Thou gazest in mute wonder—more may be

"Thy marvel when thou knowest mine and me.

"But come—The bark that bears us hence shall find

"Her Haven, soon, despite the warning Wind."

6.

He raised young Julian from the sand, and such

Strange power of healing dwelt within the touch,

That his weak limbs grew light with freshened Power,

As he had slept not fainted in that hour,

And woke from Slumber—as the Birds awake,

Recalled at morning from the branchéd brake,

When the day's promise heralds early Spring,

And Heaven unfolded woos their soaring wing:

So Julian felt, and gazed upon his Guide,

With honest Wonder what might next betide. Dec. 12, 1814.

TO BELSHAZZAR.

1.

! from the banquet turn,

Nor in thy sensual fulness fall;