The Works of the English Poets, Volume 56J. Rivington, 1779 - 371 pages |
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... fire . " In words as foft as paffion could infpire , 66 Coldly fhe heard , and full of fcorn withdrew , - " Without one pitying glance , one sweet adieu . " The frighted hind , who fees his ripen'd corn " Up from the roots by fudden ...
... fire . " In words as foft as paffion could infpire , 66 Coldly fhe heard , and full of fcorn withdrew , - " Without one pitying glance , one sweet adieu . " The frighted hind , who fees his ripen'd corn " Up from the roots by fudden ...
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... fires .. " Where yonder limes combine to form a shade , " These eyes first gaz'd upon the charming maid ; . “ There she appear'd , on that aufpicious day , " When fwains their fportives rites to Bacchus pay : .. " She led the dance ...
... fires .. " Where yonder limes combine to form a shade , " These eyes first gaz'd upon the charming maid ; . “ There she appear'd , on that aufpicious day , " When fwains their fportives rites to Bacchus pay : .. " She led the dance ...
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... fires , " Since Delia now can all its warmth return , " As fondly languish , and as fiercely burn . " O the dear bloom of last propitious night ! " O fhade more charming than the fairest light ! “ Then in my arms I clasp'd the melting ...
... fires , " Since Delia now can all its warmth return , " As fondly languish , and as fiercely burn . " O the dear bloom of last propitious night ! " O fhade more charming than the fairest light ! “ Then in my arms I clasp'd the melting ...
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... monument be loft In dark oblivion : that shall be the theme Of future Bards in ages yet unborn , Infpir'd with Chaucer's fire , who in thefe groves C 4 Firft : First tun'd the British harp , and little deem'd His BLENHEIM . 23.
... monument be loft In dark oblivion : that shall be the theme Of future Bards in ages yet unborn , Infpir'd with Chaucer's fire , who in thefe groves C 4 Firft : First tun'd the British harp , and little deem'd His BLENHEIM . 23.
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... fire , Yet taught , by cuftom's force and bigot fear , To ferve with pride , and boaft the yoke they bear : Whofe nobles , born to cringe and to command , ( In courts a mean , in camps a generous band , ) From each low tool of power ...
... fire , Yet taught , by cuftom's force and bigot fear , To ferve with pride , and boaft the yoke they bear : Whofe nobles , born to cringe and to command , ( In courts a mean , in camps a generous band , ) From each low tool of power ...
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