POETRY.
"DES CTLTORY READING."
SUGGESTED BY THE ARTICLE IN THE "SPECTATOR " OF JAS. 2s.
0 FINEST essence of delicious rest !
To bid for some short space the busy mill Of anxious, ever-grinding thought be still ; And let the weary brain and throbbing breast Be by another's cooling hand caressed.
This volume in my hand, I hold a charm Which lifts me out of reach of wrong or harm.
I sail away from trouble ; and, most blessed Of every blessing, can myself forget : Can rise above the instance low and poor Into the mighty law that governs yet.
This hinged cover, like a well-hung door, Shuts out the noises of the jangling day, These fair leaves fan unwelcome thoughts away.
F. M. P.