Poems, Volume 1T. Johnston, 1803 - 348 pages |
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... feek repose upon an humbler theme ; The theme though humble , yet august and proud Th ' occafion - for the Fair commands the fong . Time was , when clothing fùmptuous or for use , Save their own painted fkins , our fires had none ...
... feek repose upon an humbler theme ; The theme though humble , yet august and proud Th ' occafion - for the Fair commands the fong . Time was , when clothing fùmptuous or for use , Save their own painted fkins , our fires had none ...
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... feek to dazzle me with tropes , As with the di'mond on his lily hand , And play his brilliant parts before my eyes , When I am hungry for the bread of life ? He mocks his Maker , prostitutes and fhames His noble office , and , instead ...
... feek to dazzle me with tropes , As with the di'mond on his lily hand , And play his brilliant parts before my eyes , When I am hungry for the bread of life ? He mocks his Maker , prostitutes and fhames His noble office , and , instead ...
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... feek a tranquil death in distant shades . There was I found by one who had himself Been hurt by th ' archers . In his fide he bore , And in his hands and feet , the cruel fears . t With gentle force foliciting the darts , He drew H 2 ...
... feek a tranquil death in distant shades . There was I found by one who had himself Been hurt by th ' archers . In his fide he bore , And in his hands and feet , the cruel fears . t With gentle force foliciting the darts , He drew H 2 ...
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... feek Him rather , where his mercy fhines . The mind , indeed , enlighten'd from above , Views him in all ; afcribes to the grand cause The grand effect ; acknowledges with joy - His manner , and with rapture taftes his style . But never ...
... feek Him rather , where his mercy fhines . The mind , indeed , enlighten'd from above , Views him in all ; afcribes to the grand cause The grand effect ; acknowledges with joy - His manner , and with rapture taftes his style . But never ...
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... nefs finds Ev'n here : while fedulous I feek t'improve , At least neglect not , or leave unemploy'd , The mind he gave me ; driving it , though flack VOL . II . Σ Too oft , and much impeded in its work By BOOK III . 85 THE GARDEN .
... nefs finds Ev'n here : while fedulous I feek t'improve , At least neglect not , or leave unemploy'd , The mind he gave me ; driving it , though flack VOL . II . Σ Too oft , and much impeded in its work By BOOK III . 85 THE GARDEN .
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Page 301 - Wouldst softly speak and stroke my head and smile — Could those few pleasant days again appear, Might one wish bring them, would I wish them here? I would not trust my heart : the dear delight Seems so to be desired, perhaps I might.
Page 312 - My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. The calender, right glad to find His friend in merry pin...
Page 344 - Fleecy locks and black complexion Cannot forfeit nature's claim ; Skins may differ, but affection Dwells in white and black the same Why did all-creating Nature Make the plant for which we toil?
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