The Works of the English Poets, Volume 56J. Rivington, 1779 - 371 pages |
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... Still in my fong found something to admire . " By none but her my crook with flowers was crown'd , 66 By none but her my brows with ivy bound : " The world that Damon was her choice believ'd , " The world , alas ! like Damon , was ...
... Still in my fong found something to admire . " By none but her my crook with flowers was crown'd , 66 By none but her my brows with ivy bound : " The world that Damon was her choice believ'd , " The world , alas ! like Damon , was ...
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... Still let me hope my Delia may be gain'd ; " Twas only modefty that feem'd disdain , " And her heart fuffer'd when she gave me pain . " Pleas'd with this flattering thought , the love - fick boy Felt the faint dawning of a doubtful joy ...
... Still let me hope my Delia may be gain'd ; " Twas only modefty that feem'd disdain , " And her heart fuffer'd when she gave me pain . " Pleas'd with this flattering thought , the love - fick boy Felt the faint dawning of a doubtful joy ...
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... Still thy obdurate heart against the fenfe Of obligation infinite ; and know , Britain , like Heaven , protects a thankless world For her own glory , nor expects reward . Pleas'd with the noble theme , her talk the Mufe Pursues untir'd ...
... Still thy obdurate heart against the fenfe Of obligation infinite ; and know , Britain , like Heaven , protects a thankless world For her own glory , nor expects reward . Pleas'd with the noble theme , her talk the Mufe Pursues untir'd ...
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... Still warbling flows , pleas'd to reflect the face Of Spencer , lovely maid , when tir'd the fits Befide its flowery brink , and views those charms Which only Rofamond could once excell .. But fee where , flowing with a nobler_stream ...
... Still warbling flows , pleas'd to reflect the face Of Spencer , lovely maid , when tir'd the fits Befide its flowery brink , and views those charms Which only Rofamond could once excell .. But fee where , flowing with a nobler_stream ...
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... still to thy immortal fame , With tutelary care . Preferve it fafe From Time's destroying hand , and cruel stroke Of factious Envy's more relentless rage . Here may , long ages hence , the British youth , When honour calls them to the ...
... still to thy immortal fame , With tutelary care . Preferve it fafe From Time's destroying hand , and cruel stroke Of factious Envy's more relentless rage . Here may , long ages hence , the British youth , When honour calls them to the ...
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