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Or to his loved, his distant land, On your light wings the exile bear; To feel once more his heart expand, In his own genial mountain-air; Hear the wild echoes well-known strains repeat, And bless each note, as heaven's own music, sweet.

But oh! with Fancy's brightest ray, Blest dreams! the bard's repose illume; Bid forms of heaven around him play, And bowers of Eden bloom! And waft his spirit to its native skies, Who finds no charm in life’s realities.

No voice is on the air of night, Through folded leaves no murmurs creep, Nor star nor moonbeam's trembling light Falls on the placid brow of sleep. Descend, bright visions, from your airy bower, Dark, silent, solemn, is your favourite hour.