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    Article THE ENCHANTED ISLE OF THE SEA. ← Page 3 of 3
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The Enchanted Isle Of The Sea.

The King , majestic , in such form received , Smiled graciously , -with love his bosom heaved , And to the throne with cheerful steps he Avent , Whilst poaans of joy rung through the

firmament . The Queen enthroned received her Royal Guest , Entreated him to share her seat and rest ; With grace the King approached and kissed her hand . To the unknoAvn and blushing child from land

He bowed , and fondly Avould have her embraced , But she upon the Queen ' s loft hand Avas placed . NOAV side by side the Sea-God ' s progeny Of the male line , in IAA ' the Queen filed

* y . Preceding all AA'as Triton Avith his shell , A Avreathed horn he bloAV and sounded Avell .

Then from the Throne , Avith accents soft and round , The King thus spoke Avith reverence profound : — "Illustrious Queen , Fables , and mortal child

, I greet ye Avith great joy ; 'Tis twelve full months since Ave Avere here , Our tributes to deploy . My Sons and I our offerings bring To lay them at your feet ; The Ocean ' s depths have ransacked been

For gifts Ave ' ve thought most meet . My Sons and Sprites at sundry times Have made rude Avinds to MOAV , Tlie sea to run as mountains high , Though felt not here beloAv .

When these prevaued the ships at sea , Gem-laden , Avere o'er rolled ; And thus they foimdered in the gale , To scatter from the hold The freight , and many costly gems Brought far from bright Brazil , Whilst India's wealth and handiwork Were garnered Avith goodwill .

The goodly spoil to this fair Court My votaries onAvard bear As yearly presents , and , dear Queen , They hither now repair .

The smiling Queen , with ready words , Then thanked her Royal Guest , And bade that happiness and love Pervade each beating breast . To sound of drums and thunder ' s . wakening noise

The cortege comes , brought up by beamish boys , Whose braAvny build gave them the Nerian stamp , And agile step bespoke the deep sea ramp .

These Mejian youths , Avell modelled in each limb , Apollo-like , Avere clothed unique and trim , Tho King ' s fair favours to the throne were borne , Aloft , around , to sound of Triton ' s horn :

The tram approached , stood still , and then Avheoled round . And Avith their burdens made a royal rout . The guard , a Prince , saluted King and Queen , Tho tout ensemble was a lovely scene .

Then Amphitrite the noble gifts surveyed , And to the Court with thrilling accents said : — " On this auspicious day all joy ! Let Love by Mirth be led ; We'll hasten to the Ballet Hall

, Our fancy must be fed . Our present acquisitions are Great and exceeding fair , The Avealth of nations noAV Ave have In gems most choice and rare .

The priceless ingots Avith the rest Would make a Crcesus crave And Avish that he might share Avith us Our life beneath the Avave . Like happy fairies , as we are , We'll to the Hall repair , Each other ' s company enjoy And love ' s delight to share .

Sprites attend , and promptly noAV Your willing duty shoAV ; It is my Avish that all of ye With fim and mirth o ' erflow . Now fairies , guests , I lead the way , And Neptune you'll attend ; The silent maiden bring with us , Your hand to her now lend . "

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Untitled Article 1
Monthly Masonic Summary. Article 2
FREEMASONRY IN ROME. Article 3
THE UNOPENED LETTER. Article 7
MASONIC NUMISMATICS. Article 7
THE ENCHANTED ISLE OF THE SEA. Article 10
LISTS OF OLD LODGES, No. 3. Article 13
A LIST OF THE WARRANTED LODGES Article 13
THE BIRTH OF THE ROSE. Article 17
BY THE "SAD SEA WAVES." Article 17
AN OLD, OLD STORY. Article 18
AN AMERICAN VINDICATION OF AMERICANS. Article 20
No. 194, UNDER THE "ANCIENTS" AND ITS RECORDS. Article 23
SONNET. Article 23
ALLHALLOWS, BREAD STREET. Article 24
GERARD MONTAGU: Article 26
FATHER FOY ON SECRET SOCIETIES. Article 29
SLEEP ON MY HEART. Article 34
PUT YOURSELF IN MY PLACE. Article 35
JOINING THE FREEMASONS. Article 37
THE PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITION. Article 39
LOVE'S UTTERANCE. Article 41
POETS' CORNER. Article 41
A PECULIAR CASE. Article 43
Our Archaeological Corner. Article 47
VULGARITY. Article 49
SONNET. Article 51
THE ORIGIN AND REFERENCES OF THE HERMESIAN SPURIOUS FREEMASONRY. Article 52
ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER, J. H. GRAHAM, L.L.D., &c. Article 53
Reviews. Article 55
NOTES ON LITERATURE, SCIENCE AND ART. Article 62
THE OBJECT OF A LIFE. Article 66
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The Enchanted Isle Of The Sea.

The King , majestic , in such form received , Smiled graciously , -with love his bosom heaved , And to the throne with cheerful steps he Avent , Whilst poaans of joy rung through the

firmament . The Queen enthroned received her Royal Guest , Entreated him to share her seat and rest ; With grace the King approached and kissed her hand . To the unknoAvn and blushing child from land

He bowed , and fondly Avould have her embraced , But she upon the Queen ' s loft hand Avas placed . NOAV side by side the Sea-God ' s progeny Of the male line , in IAA ' the Queen filed

* y . Preceding all AA'as Triton Avith his shell , A Avreathed horn he bloAV and sounded Avell .

Then from the Throne , Avith accents soft and round , The King thus spoke Avith reverence profound : — "Illustrious Queen , Fables , and mortal child

, I greet ye Avith great joy ; 'Tis twelve full months since Ave Avere here , Our tributes to deploy . My Sons and I our offerings bring To lay them at your feet ; The Ocean ' s depths have ransacked been

For gifts Ave ' ve thought most meet . My Sons and Sprites at sundry times Have made rude Avinds to MOAV , Tlie sea to run as mountains high , Though felt not here beloAv .

When these prevaued the ships at sea , Gem-laden , Avere o'er rolled ; And thus they foimdered in the gale , To scatter from the hold The freight , and many costly gems Brought far from bright Brazil , Whilst India's wealth and handiwork Were garnered Avith goodwill .

The goodly spoil to this fair Court My votaries onAvard bear As yearly presents , and , dear Queen , They hither now repair .

The smiling Queen , with ready words , Then thanked her Royal Guest , And bade that happiness and love Pervade each beating breast . To sound of drums and thunder ' s . wakening noise

The cortege comes , brought up by beamish boys , Whose braAvny build gave them the Nerian stamp , And agile step bespoke the deep sea ramp .

These Mejian youths , Avell modelled in each limb , Apollo-like , Avere clothed unique and trim , Tho King ' s fair favours to the throne were borne , Aloft , around , to sound of Triton ' s horn :

The tram approached , stood still , and then Avheoled round . And Avith their burdens made a royal rout . The guard , a Prince , saluted King and Queen , Tho tout ensemble was a lovely scene .

Then Amphitrite the noble gifts surveyed , And to the Court with thrilling accents said : — " On this auspicious day all joy ! Let Love by Mirth be led ; We'll hasten to the Ballet Hall

, Our fancy must be fed . Our present acquisitions are Great and exceeding fair , The Avealth of nations noAV Ave have In gems most choice and rare .

The priceless ingots Avith the rest Would make a Crcesus crave And Avish that he might share Avith us Our life beneath the Avave . Like happy fairies , as we are , We'll to the Hall repair , Each other ' s company enjoy And love ' s delight to share .

Sprites attend , and promptly noAV Your willing duty shoAV ; It is my Avish that all of ye With fim and mirth o ' erflow . Now fairies , guests , I lead the way , And Neptune you'll attend ; The silent maiden bring with us , Your hand to her now lend . "

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