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Steep'd in s<strong>of</strong>t joys and circumfused<br />

with air;<br />

Celestial dews, descending o'er the<br />

ground,<br />

Perfume the mount, and breathe<br />

ambrosia round:<br />

At length, with love and sleep's s<strong>of</strong>t<br />

power oppress'd,<br />

<strong>The</strong> panting thunderer nods, and<br />

sinks to rest.<br />

Now to the navy borne on silent<br />

wings,<br />

To Neptune's ear s<strong>of</strong>t Sleep his<br />

message brings;<br />

Beside him sudden, unperceived, he<br />

stood,<br />

And thus with gentle words address'd<br />

the god:<br />

"Now, Neptune! now, the important<br />

hour employ,

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