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1762–1850

INSCRIPTIONS IN THE GARDENS OF BREMHILL RECTORY.

William Lisle Bowles

When in thy sight another's vast domain Spreads its long line of woods, dost thou complain? Nay, rather thank the God that placed thy state Above the lowly, but beneath the great!

And still His name with gratitude revere, Who blessed the Sabbath of thy leisure here.

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