When, as our questions led, he told at large To the still lake, whose stillness is to sight Even as she shares the pride and joy of both. My grey-haired Friend was moved; his vivid eye Withdrew, on summons to their well-earned meal; That ceased not when his voice had ceased-as One The compass of his argument-began Mildly, and with a clear and steady tone. ARGUMENT. Wanderer asserts that an active principle pervades the Universe, its noblest seat the human soul.-How lively this principle is in Childhood.-Hence the delight in old Age of looking back upon Childhood.-The dignity, powers, and privileges of Age asserted.-These not to be looked for generally but under a just government.-Right of a human Creature to be exempt from being considered as a mere Instrument.-The condition of multitudes deplored.-Former conversation recurred to, and the Wanderer's opinions set in a clearer light.—Truth placed within reach of the humblest.-Equality.-Happy state of the two Boys again adverted to.-Earnest wish expressed for a System of National Education established universally by Government.-Glorious effects of this foretold.-Walk to the Lake.-Grand spectacle from the side of a hill.-Address of Priest to the Supreme Being-in the course of which he contrasts with ancient Barbarism the present appearance of the scene before him.-The change ascribed to Christianity.Apostrophe to his flock, living and dead.-Gratitude to the Almighty.-Return over the Lake.-Parting with the Solitary. -Under what circumstances. DISCOURSE OF THE WANDERER, AND AN EVENING VISIT TO THE LAKE. "To every Form of being is assigned," The more we know; and yet is reverenced least, |