Edward Young: This sacred shade and solitude, what is it? 'Tis the felt presence of the Deity, Few are the faults we flatter when alon

This sacred shade and solitude, what is it? 'Tis the felt presence of the Deity, — Edward Young

This sacred shade and solitude, what is it? 'Tis the felt presence of the Deity, Few are the faults we flatter when alone.

Edward Young

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