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Sonnet XLI. Invitation To A Friend.

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Since dark December shrouds the transient day,         And stormy Winds are howling in their ire,         Why com'st not THOU, who always can'st inspire         The soul of cheerfulness, and best array      A sullen hour in smiles? - O haste to pay         The cordial visit sullen hours require! -         Around the circling walls a glowing fire         Shines; - but it vainly shines in this delay      To blend thy spirit's warm Promethean light.         Come then, at Science', and at Friendship's call,         Their vow'd Disciple; - come, for they invite!      The social Powers without thee languish all.         Come, that I may not hear the winds of Night,         Nor count the heavy eave-drops as they fall.      Dec. 21st, 1782.

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