On CONTEMPLATIVE EASE. Elizabeth Hands (née Herbert) Alexander Huber Editor Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Oxford This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. T141063 Hands, Elizabeth, 1746-1815. The death of Amnon. A poem. With an appendix: containing pastorals, and other poetical pieces. By Elizabeth Hands. [Coventry] Printed for the author, by N. Rollason, Coventry, M,DCCLXXXIX. 1789 p. 100. [40],127,[1]p.; 8⁰.

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On CONTEMPLATIVE EASE . Rejoice ye jovial sons of mirth , By sparkling wine inspir'd ; A joy of more intrinsic worth I feel , while thus retir'd . Excluded from the ranting crew , Amongst these fragrant trees I walk , the twinkling stars to view , In solitary ease . Half wrap'd in clouds , the half-form'd moon Beams forth a cheering ray , Surpassing all the pride of noon , Or charms of early day . The birds are hush'd , and not a breeze Disturbs the pendant leaves ; My passion's hush'd as calm as these , No sigh my bosom heaves . While great ones make a splendid show , In equipage or dress , I'm happy here , nor wish below For greater happiness .