O'er yonder eastern hill the twilight pale Walks forth from… - Mark Akenside

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O'er yonder eastern hill the twilight pale
Walks forth from darkness; and the God of day,
With bright Astraea seated by his side,
Waits yet to leave the ocean.

Mark Akenside

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Mark Akenside (November 9, 1721 – June 23, 1770) was an English poet and physician.

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Also Known As: Bard of Imagination

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Youth calls for Pleasure, Pleasure calls for Love.

Others of graver mien; behold, adorn'd
With holy ensigns, how sublime they move,
And bending oft their sanctimonious eyes
Take homage of the simple-minded throng;
Ambassadors of heaven!

Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys,
And eagerly pursues imaginary joys.

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