Then we are free. Then liberty, like day, Breaks on the soul, and by a flash from heaven A voice is heard that mortal ears hear not, Which he that hears it with a shout repeats, From thee departing they are lost, and rove THE ARGUMENT. Bells at a distance-Their effect-A fine noon in winterA sheltered walk-Meditation better than books-Our familiarity with the course of nature makes it appear less wonderful than it is-The transformation that spring effects in a shrubbery described--A mistake concerning the course of nature corrected-God maintains it by an unremitted act- The amusements fashionable at this hour of the day reproved-Animals happy, a delightful sight-Origin of cruelty to animalsThat it is a great crime proved from scripture-That proof illustrated by a tale-A line drawn between the lawful and unlawful destruction of them-Their good and useful properties insisted on Apology for the encomiums bestowed by the author on animals-Instances of man's extravagant praise of man-The groans of the creation shall have an end-A view aken of the restoration of all things-An invocation and an invitation of Him who shall bring it to pass-The retired man vindicated from the charge of uselessness-Conclusion. THE TASK. BOOK VI. THE WINTER WALK AT NOON. THERE is in souls a sympathy with sounds; In cadence sweet, now dying all away, |