A Leaf from the Old Forest

'Twas by this Eden of the northern land, Upon the fertile banks of the fair stream, Where nature's beauties to the noonday spread, And in the golden sunset sparkle more, As char...

Of late stood Time amid the scenes of life, With hoary locks and beard of silvery grey, And furrows deep upon his sage-like brow. Beside him was a dial of huge size, Whereby he...

Honor from the many nations, Honor from the scattered people, Honor much had King Nimaera. King Nimaera on his throne sat In his ancient power and greatness, In his modern pomp...

If ye wonder at its greatness And the grand and deep foundation Of the kingdom of Nimaera, We will take a tour and see it, Going unto every limit Where Nimaera great in power is...

Hail, happy thought-- Sweet, happy thought Of boyish days! Can hope no more arise? Can I no more surmise That they will come again? All happy sport! All sweet resort To merry ga...

Now the old church bell Tolls forth its death knell, Mournfully to tell The hour has come at last, In heavy sadness past, To bury the dead, And in silence bid. Then the mourners...

Sailing o'er the sparkling waters, With accordant breezes favoured, Came a vessel homeward bearing, And a gladsome people on it. Sang they songs, and danced, and sported; Sadnes...

O bring me a leaf from the Old Forest, A tuft from the glossy black pine; A leaf from the oak and high chestnut tree And a branch of green holly combine.