Epistle to Lord Burlington, 1731

Consult the Genius of the Place in all;

That tells the Waters or to rise, or fall,

Or helps th’ambitious Hill the Heavens to scale,

Or scoops in circling theatres the Vale,

Calls in the Country, catches opening glades,

Joins willing woods, and varies shades from shades,

Now breaks, or now directs, th’intending Lines;

Paints as you plant, and as you work, designs.