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...youth who fondly sits by thee, And hears and sees thee all the while Softly speak, and sweetly smile. 'Twas this depriv'd my soul of rest, And rais'd such...tumults in my breast ; For while I gaz'd, in transport toss'd, My breath was gone, my voice was lost. My bosom glow'd : the subtle flame Ran quickly through...

...while Softly speak and sweetly smile. 'Twas this depriv'd my soul of rest, And rais'd such tumultg in my breast; For while I gaz'd, in transport tost, My breath was gone, my voice was lost : My bosom glow'd ; the subtle flame Ran quick through all my vital frame; O'er my dim eyes a darkness...