My eyes exulting o'er the glorious scene.
Will swell with rapture on the blue serene ;
Till boundless love impels the rising soul,

To praise the Pow'R who bids the seasons roll.

CANTO II.

Welcome to April.-Instructions to young Anglers.-Description of Fishing-Rods, Lines, Hooks, Floats, Baits, &c.—Artificial Flies, how made-Proper Seasons for Angling. An April Day and Scenery.

HAIL, blooming month! prolific APRIL hail!
O, come attended by the genial gale,

That breathes its influence liberally round,
And decks with verdure the new tufted ground;

Gives recent vigour : makes the springing soil
Smile o'er the landscape, and the landscapes

smile;