The Poetical Works of John Milton: With Memoir, EtcF. A. Stokes, 1888 - 221 pages |
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... things , but do contain a potency of life in them , to be as active as that soul whose progeny they are ; nay , they do preserve , as in a vial , the purest efficacy and extraction of that living intellect that bred them . I know they ...
... things , but do contain a potency of life in them , to be as active as that soul whose progeny they are ; nay , they do preserve , as in a vial , the purest efficacy and extraction of that living intellect that bred them . I know they ...
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... things otherwise , and for the most part worse , then else they would have exprest them . Not without cause , therefore , some both Italian and Spanish Poets of prime note , have rejected Rime both in longer and shorter Works , as have ...
... things otherwise , and for the most part worse , then else they would have exprest them . Not without cause , therefore , some both Italian and Spanish Poets of prime note , have rejected Rime both in longer and shorter Works , as have ...
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... Things unattempted yet in prose or rhyme . And chiefly thou , O Spirit , that dost prefer Before all temples th ' upright heart and pure , Instruct me , for thou know'st ; thou from the first Wast present , and with mighty wings ...
... Things unattempted yet in prose or rhyme . And chiefly thou , O Spirit , that dost prefer Before all temples th ' upright heart and pure , Instruct me , for thou know'st ; thou from the first Wast present , and with mighty wings ...
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... out of Sion , throned Between the Cherubim ; yea , often placed Within his sanctuary itself their shrines , Abominations ; and with cursed things His holy rites and solemn feasts profaned , And with PARADISE LOST . 9.
... out of Sion , throned Between the Cherubim ; yea , often placed Within his sanctuary itself their shrines , Abominations ; and with cursed things His holy rites and solemn feasts profaned , And with PARADISE LOST . 9.
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... things , and wond'ring tell Of Babel and the works of Memphian kings , Learn how their greatest monuments of fame And strength and art are easily outdone By spirits reprobate , and in an hour What in an age they with incessant toil And ...
... things , and wond'ring tell Of Babel and the works of Memphian kings , Learn how their greatest monuments of fame And strength and art are easily outdone By spirits reprobate , and in an hour What in an age they with incessant toil And ...
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