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ON MUSIC.
Music, soother of the soul!
Purest balm to mortals given!
Passion bows to thy control,
Thy sweet strains partake of heaven.
Purest balm to mortals given!
Passion bows to thy control,
Thy sweet strains partake of heaven.
Thou canst cheer the wounded heart
When depressed with earthly woes,
Comfort gently canst impart,
Wildest feelings calm compose.
When depressed with earthly woes,
Comfort gently canst impart,
Wildest feelings calm compose.
Joy wakes from thee a livelier strain;
Mirth with thee delights to dwell,
And, in sportive pleasure's reign,
Lightly strikes the vocal shell.
Mirth with thee delights to dwell,
And, in sportive pleasure's reign,
Lightly strikes the vocal shell.
