When in the crimson cloud of Even,
The lingering light decays,
And Hesper on the front of Heaven
His glittering gem displays!
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2) he was appointed Professor of moral philosophy there as a result of the interest of his intimate friend, Robert Arbuthnot of Haddo Congratulations being chosen as The Classic Poem Of The Day. Most pleasant poem and so educative
Professor James Beattie FRSE was a Scottish poet, moralist and philosopher. He was born the son of a shopkeeper and small farmer at Laurencekirk in the Mearns, and educated at Aberdeen University. In 1760,
A glorious style which rings true to the ear and arises emotions and imagination.