The Voice of Him I Love
Amelia Alderson Opie
1769 to 1853
Track 1
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In learning pass the studious hours,
Appears the voice of him I love!
To hear the voice of him I love.
That fade before ye reach the heart,
For, oh! how sweet in tones of praise
But love to sing at evening's hour
Where hours untold and peaceful move;
Give me my home, to quiet dear,
I hate e'en music's pleasing power
From busy crowds o'erjoyed I fly
Hence far from me, ye senseless joys
With him in lonely shades to rove,
Though I these pure delights approve,
When in retirement's scenes I hear
I love to breathe the plaintive lays
The praises I from others hear
Too sooth the sorrows of a friend.
I woo the drama's magic powers,
Yet still I feel a joy more dear,
Seek music's ever-crowded shrine,
For e'en in gayest scenes I sigh
When giddy crowds my tones attend,
So fate ordain I sometimes there
That Henry's heart and taste approve,
The crowded dome's distracted noise,
Where all is pomp and useless art!
The soothing voice of him I love.
Or try the muse's wreath to twine;
For his applauses touch my heart.
May hear the voice of him I love.
Some joy may to my pride impart,
But Henry's wake the rapturous tear,
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