Versos English John Reade Tis the noon of the sweet, strong summer, the king of the…

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Tis the noon of the sweet, strong summer, the king of the…

by (1826–)

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’Tis the noon of the sweet, strong summer, the king of the months of the year, And the king of the year is crowning our Land with his glory of love, And the King of all kings, in whose crown each gem is the light of a sphere, Looks smilingly down on our Land from the height of His heaven above.