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Fleuron from 'Poems on Several Occasions' by William Broome, 2nd edition published in 1739
Fleuron from 'Poems on Several Occasions' by William Broome, 2nd edition published in 1739

BELINDA at the Bath.

While in these Fountains bright Belinda laves,
She adds new Virtues to the healing Waves;
Thus in Bethesda's Pool an Angel stood,
Bad the soft Waters heal, and blest the Flood;
But from her Eye such bright Destruction flies,
In vain they flow! for her, the Lover dies.

No more let Tagus boast, whose Beds unfold
A shining Treasure of all-conquering Gold!

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