THE sun ascends the eastern sky,
With golden rays so bright,
And all the world begins to cry,
With joy and pure delight.
With golden rays so bright,
And all the world begins to cry,
With joy and pure delight.
American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha." One of the most popular American poets of the 19th century.
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