The Works of the English Poets, Volumes 17-19G. Bigg, 1779 - 2 pages |
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... tender fhowers , descend ! And temper all , thou world - reviving fun , Into the perfect year ! Nor ye who live In luxury and ease , in pomp and pride , Think these loft themes unworthy of Such themes as thefe the rural Maro fung To ...
... tender fhowers , descend ! And temper all , thou world - reviving fun , Into the perfect year ! Nor ye who live In luxury and ease , in pomp and pride , Think these loft themes unworthy of Such themes as thefe the rural Maro fung To ...
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... tender voice was heard , Warbling the varied heart ; the woodlands round Apply'd their quire ; and winds and waters flow'd In confonance . Such were those prime of days . But now thofe white unblemish'd manners , whence The fabling ...
... tender voice was heard , Warbling the varied heart ; the woodlands round Apply'd their quire ; and winds and waters flow'd In confonance . Such were those prime of days . But now thofe white unblemish'd manners , whence The fabling ...
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... tender hand . 370 375 380 385 390 When with his lively ray the potent fun Has pierc'd the streams , and rous'd the finny race , Then , iffuing chearful , to thy fport repair ; Chief fhould the western breezes curling play , And light o ...
... tender hand . 370 375 380 385 390 When with his lively ray the potent fun Has pierc'd the streams , and rous'd the finny race , Then , iffuing chearful , to thy fport repair ; Chief fhould the western breezes curling play , And light o ...
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... tender arts Of pleafing teaches . Hence the gloffy kind Try every winning way inventive love 615 Can dictate , and in courtship to their mates Pour forth their little fouls . First , wide around , With diftant awe , in airy rings they ...
... tender arts Of pleafing teaches . Hence the gloffy kind Try every winning way inventive love 615 Can dictate , and in courtship to their mates Pour forth their little fouls . First , wide around , With diftant awe , in airy rings they ...
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... tender task , Or by sharp hunger , or by smooth delight , 660 Though the whole loosen'd Spring around her blows . Her fympathizing lover takes his stand High on th ' opponent bank , and ceaseless fings The tedious time away ; or elfe ...
... tender task , Or by sharp hunger , or by smooth delight , 660 Though the whole loosen'd Spring around her blows . Her fympathizing lover takes his stand High on th ' opponent bank , and ceaseless fings The tedious time away ; or elfe ...
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