I
How happy he, who free from care
The rage of courts, and noise of towns;
Contented breaths his native air,
in his own grounds.
II
Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread,
Whose flocks supply him with attire,
Whose trees in summer yields him shade,
In winter fire.
III
Blest ! who can unconcern'dly find
Hours, day, and years slide swift away,
In health of body, peace of mind,
Quiet by day.
IV
Sound sleep by night; study and ease
together mix'd; sweet recreation,
And innocence, which most does please
With meditation.
V
Thus let me live, unheard, unknown;
Thus unlamented let me die;
Steal from the world, not a stone
Tell where I lie.
How happy he, who free from care
The rage of courts, and noise of towns;
Contented breaths his native air,
in his own grounds.
II
Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread,
Whose flocks supply him with attire,
Whose trees in summer yields him shade,
In winter fire.
III
Blest ! who can unconcern'dly find
Hours, day, and years slide swift away,
In health of body, peace of mind,
Quiet by day.
IV
Sound sleep by night; study and ease
together mix'd; sweet recreation,
And innocence, which most does please
With meditation.
V
Thus let me live, unheard, unknown;
Thus unlamented let me die;
Steal from the world, not a stone
Tell where I lie.
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