Lord Byron on Countries
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βOh, Christ! it is a goodly sight to see What Heaven hath done for this delicious land!β
βYon Sun that sets upon the sea We follow in his flight; Farewell awhile to him and thee, My native landβGood Night!β
βI can't but say it is an awkward sight To see one's native land receding through The growing waters; it unmans one quite, Especially when life is rather new.β