Edward Hovell-Thurlow, 2nd Baron Thurlow Quotes

1781–1829 England

Edward Hovell-Thurlow, 2nd Baron Thurlow (10 June 1781 – 4 June 1829) was the 2nd Baron Thurlow, known also as a poet. In 1814 he assumed by royal licence the additional surname of Hovell, in commemoration of his ancestor Sir Richard Hovell.

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Nature is always wise in every part.

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The crimson Moon, uprising from the Sea,
With large delight, foretells the harvest near.

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Then live who may, where honied words prevail,
I with the deer, and with the nightingale!

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Light heart, light foot, light food, and slumber light,
These lights shall light us to old Age's gate,
While monarchs, whom rebellious dreams affright,
Heavy with fear, death's fearful summons wait.

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May! queen of blossoms,
And fulfilling flowers,
With what pretty music
Shall we charm the hours?
Wilt thou have pipe and reed,
Blown in the open mead?
Or to the lute give heed
In the green bowers?

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