...devouring wave Had swallowed here, when monuments so brave Bore record of their old magnificence. And on the sandy shore, beside the verge of ocean, Here...Resisted in its strength the surf and surge That on its deep foundations beat in vain. In solitude the Ancient Temples stood Once resonant with instrument...

...monuments so brave Bore record of their old magnificence. And on the sandy shore, beside the verge Resisted in its strength the surf and surge That on...festive multitude ; Now as the weary ages pass along, Hearing no voice save of the Ocean flood, Which roars for ever on the restless shores ; Or visiting...

...Had swallowed there, when monuments so brave Bare record of their old magnificence. And on the windy shore beside the verge Of ocean. here and there a rock-hewn fane Resisted in its strength the surge and surf, That on its strong foundations broke in vain. In solitude the ancient temples stood,...