John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7310 James Russell Lowell 1819-1891 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7310 |
| AUTHOR: | James Russell Lowell (1819–1891) |
| QUOTATION: | And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries the earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Vision of Sir Launfal. Prelude to Part First. |