The Times Book of English VerseEdward Leeson Times Books, 2004 - 703 pages |
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Page 67
... stood and took the handfuls reaped From boys that gathered quickly up , and by them armfuls heaped . Amongst these at a furrow's end the king stood pleased at heart , 180 Said no word , but his sceptre showed . And from him , much apart ...
... stood and took the handfuls reaped From boys that gathered quickly up , and by them armfuls heaped . Amongst these at a furrow's end the king stood pleased at heart , 180 Said no word , but his sceptre showed . And from him , much apart ...
Page 162
... stood who stood , and fell who fell . Not free , what proof could they have given sincere Of true allegiance , constant faith or love , Where only what they needs must do appeared , Not what they would ? what praise could they receive ...
... stood who stood , and fell who fell . Not free , what proof could they have given sincere Of true allegiance , constant faith or love , Where only what they needs must do appeared , Not what they would ? what praise could they receive ...
Page 191
... stood A while ; but suddenly at head appeared Satan , and thus was heard commanding loud . • " Vanguard , to right and left the front unfold ; That all may see who hate us , how we seek Peace and composure , and with open breast Stand ...
... stood A while ; but suddenly at head appeared Satan , and thus was heard commanding loud . • " Vanguard , to right and left the front unfold ; That all may see who hate us , how we seek Peace and composure , and with open breast Stand ...
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