The Poetical Works of Thomas GrayBell and Daldy, 1800 - 223 pages |
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Page xi
... smiles the busy race to cheer , And newborn pleasure brings to happier men , The fields to all their wonted tribute bear , To warm their little loves the birds complain ; I fruitless mourn to him that cannot hear , And weep the more ...
... smiles the busy race to cheer , And newborn pleasure brings to happier men , The fields to all their wonted tribute bear , To warm their little loves the birds complain ; I fruitless mourn to him that cannot hear , And weep the more ...
Page xiv
... Smile not indulgent on the rising race , And scatter with a free , tho ' frugal hand , Light golden show'rs of plenty o'er the land : But Tyranny has fix'd her empire there , To check their tender hopes with chilling fear , And blast ...
... Smile not indulgent on the rising race , And scatter with a free , tho ' frugal hand , Light golden show'rs of plenty o'er the land : But Tyranny has fix'd her empire there , To check their tender hopes with chilling fear , And blast ...
Page xv
... smile and sympathetic tear . Say , then , thro ' ages by what fate confin'd To diff'rent climes seem diff'rent souls assign'd ? Here measur'd Laws and philosophic ease Fix and improve the polish'd arts of peace ; There Industry and Gain ...
... smile and sympathetic tear . Say , then , thro ' ages by what fate confin'd To diff'rent climes seem diff'rent souls assign'd ? Here measur'd Laws and philosophic ease Fix and improve the polish'd arts of peace ; There Industry and Gain ...
Page xxxiv
... form'd to please Far from his couch ungrateful flies . The blissful Muse , whose fav'ring smile So lately warm'd his peaceful breast , 20 30 40 Diffusing heav'nly joys the while , In Transport's radiant garments Xxxiv THE TEARS OF GENIUS .
... form'd to please Far from his couch ungrateful flies . The blissful Muse , whose fav'ring smile So lately warm'd his peaceful breast , 20 30 40 Diffusing heav'nly joys the while , In Transport's radiant garments Xxxiv THE TEARS OF GENIUS .
Page 64
... smile upon the baffled guest , " Heard ye the din of battle bray , * " Lance to lance and horse to horse ? " Long years of havock urge their destin'd course , " And thro ' the kindred squadrons mow their way . " Ye Tow'rs of Julius ...
... smile upon the baffled guest , " Heard ye the din of battle bray , * " Lance to lance and horse to horse ? " Long years of havock urge their destin'd course , " And thro ' the kindred squadrons mow their way . " Ye Tow'rs of Julius ...
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