The Works of the English Poets, Volume 56J. Rivington, 1779 - 371 pages |
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... Wilt thou , indulgent , hear my verfe relate The various changes of a lover's state ; And , while each turn of paffion I purfue , Afk thy own heart if what I tell be true ? 1 To the green margin of a lonely wood , B 2 To [ 3 ] Page.
... Wilt thou , indulgent , hear my verfe relate The various changes of a lover's state ; And , while each turn of paffion I purfue , Afk thy own heart if what I tell be true ? 1 To the green margin of a lonely wood , B 2 To [ 3 ] Page.
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... various tufts of rifing wood ; Here half conceal'd in trees a cottage stands , A caftle there the opening plain commands ; Beyond , a town with glittering spires is crown'd , And diftant hills the wide horizon bound : So charming was ...
... various tufts of rifing wood ; Here half conceal'd in trees a cottage stands , A caftle there the opening plain commands ; Beyond , a town with glittering spires is crown'd , And diftant hills the wide horizon bound : So charming was ...
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... talk the Mufe Pursues untir'd , and through the palace roves With ever - new delight . The tapestry rich With gold , and gay with all the beauteous paint Of Of various - colour'd filks , difpos'd with skill , 20 LYTTELTON'S POEMS .
... talk the Mufe Pursues untir'd , and through the palace roves With ever - new delight . The tapestry rich With gold , and gay with all the beauteous paint Of Of various - colour'd filks , difpos'd with skill , 20 LYTTELTON'S POEMS .
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... various - colour'd filks , difpos'd with skill , Attracts her curious eye . Here Ifter rolls His purple wave ; and there the Granick flood With paffing fquadrons foams : here hardy Gaul . Flies from the fword of Britain ; there to ...
... various - colour'd filks , difpos'd with skill , Attracts her curious eye . Here Ifter rolls His purple wave ; and there the Granick flood With paffing fquadrons foams : here hardy Gaul . Flies from the fword of Britain ; there to ...
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... various knowledge to improve my youth , And conquer prejudice , worst foe to truth ; By foreign arts domeftic faults to mend , Enlarge my notions , and my views extend ; The ufeful fcience of the world to know , Which books can never ...
... various knowledge to improve my youth , And conquer prejudice , worst foe to truth ; By foreign arts domeftic faults to mend , Enlarge my notions , and my views extend ; The ufeful fcience of the world to know , Which books can never ...
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