Quote#Wisdom
A sudden splendour seemed to kindle day
Quote byThomas Parnell · 1679–1718
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: from the poem Piety, or the Vision..
English (original)
A sudden splendour seemed to kindle day A breeze came breathing in a sweet perfume Blown from eternal gardens, filled the room.
— Thomas Parnell
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We call it only pretty Fanny's way.
When Spring came on with fresh delight To cheer the soul, and charm the sight, While every easy breezes, softer rain And warmer suns salute the plain.
Still an angel appear to each lover beside, But still be a woman to you.
A fresher green the smelling leaves display And glittering as they tremble, cheer the day.
Remote from man, with God he passed the days; Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise.
Let those love now who never loved before; Let those who always loved, now love the more.