In Series, 1821-22. Part I. From The Introduction Of Christianity Into Britain, To The Consummation Of The Papal Dominion "A Verse May Catch A Wandering Soul, That Flies Profounder Tracts, And By A Blest Surprise Convert Delight Into A Sacrifice." I. Introduction I, Who Accompanied With Faithful Pace Cerulean Duddon From His Cloud-Fed Spring, And Loved With Spirit Ruled By His To Sing Of Mountain Quiet And Boon Nature'S Grace; I, Who Essayed The Nobler Stream To Trace Of Liberty, And Smote The Plausive String Till The Checked Torrent, Proudly Triumphing, Won For Herself A Lasting Resting-Place; Now Seek Upon The Heights Of Time The Source Of A Holy River, On Whose Banks Are Found Sweet Pastoral Flowers, And Laurels That Have Crowned Full Oft The Unworthy Brow Of Lawless Force; And, For Delight Of Him Who Tracks Its Course, Immortal Amaranth And Palms Abound.