The Works of the English Poets, Volume 12E. Cox, 1779 - 154 pages |
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Page 216
... should his unction own . And own he did- -his powerful arm display'd ; And Ifrael , the belov'd of God , obey'd ; Call'd by his people's tears , he came , he eas'd The groaning nation , the black ftorms appeas'd , Did greater bleffings ...
... should his unction own . And own he did- -his powerful arm display'd ; And Ifrael , the belov'd of God , obey'd ; Call'd by his people's tears , he came , he eas'd The groaning nation , the black ftorms appeas'd , Did greater bleffings ...
Page 221
... should have seen again Aught bright , but armour on the plain ! Ne'er in their chearful garb t ' have feen the fair , While all , with melting eyes and wild dishevel'd hair , Had mourn'd their brothers , fons , and husbands flain ...
... should have seen again Aught bright , but armour on the plain ! Ne'er in their chearful garb t ' have feen the fair , While all , with melting eyes and wild dishevel'd hair , Had mourn'd their brothers , fons , and husbands flain ...
Page 224
... Should fondly court him to be base and great ; With even paffions , and with fettled face , He would remove the harlot's falfe embrace . Though all the storms and tempests should arife , That church - magicians in their cells advice ...
... Should fondly court him to be base and great ; With even paffions , and with fettled face , He would remove the harlot's falfe embrace . Though all the storms and tempests should arife , That church - magicians in their cells advice ...
Page 232
... should adorn the scene . See , fee ! upon the banks of Boyne he stands , By his own view adjusting his commands : Calm and ferene the armed coaft furveys , } And , in cool thoughts , the different chances weighs : Then , fir'd with fame ...
... should adorn the scene . See , fee ! upon the banks of Boyne he stands , By his own view adjusting his commands : Calm and ferene the armed coaft furveys , } And , in cool thoughts , the different chances weighs : Then , fir'd with fame ...
Page 247
... Should gather from each noble Doctor a billet . The kindness was common , and fo they'd return if , The gift was to all , all therefore would burn it : Thus joining their stocks for a bonfire together , As they club for a cheese in the ...
... Should gather from each noble Doctor a billet . The kindness was common , and fo they'd return if , The gift was to all , all therefore would burn it : Thus joining their stocks for a bonfire together , As they club for a cheese in the ...
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