Versos English Christopher Smart For Saturday

English poem

For Saturday

by (1722–1771)

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Now's the time for mirth and play, Saturday's an holyday; Praise to heav'n unceasing yield, I've found a lark's nest in the field.

A lark's nest, then your play-mate begs You'd spare herself and speckled eggs; Soon she shall ascend and sing Your praises to th'eternal King.