The Votive Wreath, and Other PoemsBulcock, 1826 - 158 pages |
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... that immortal Flower ; Celestial plant of heavenly birth , Too delicate for clay - cold earth , It flourishes in realms above , Water'd by Charity and Love . For those bright realms , for those blest springs , B 2 THE VOTIVE WREATH . 3.
... that immortal Flower ; Celestial plant of heavenly birth , Too delicate for clay - cold earth , It flourishes in realms above , Water'd by Charity and Love . For those bright realms , for those blest springs , B 2 THE VOTIVE WREATH . 3.
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Mrs. Anne Parminter. For those bright realms , for those blest springs , My eager spirit plumes her wings : For worldly interest there shall cease ; And sever'd friends shall meet in peace : Yet , in my heart , the steady flame Of hallow ...
Mrs. Anne Parminter. For those bright realms , for those blest springs , My eager spirit plumes her wings : For worldly interest there shall cease ; And sever'd friends shall meet in peace : Yet , in my heart , the steady flame Of hallow ...
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... bright flush a welcome speaks ; And in the radiance of a smile Breathed from a heart that knows no guile ; And marks the brow , where truth engraven . Beams peace on earth , and hope in heaven ; These are her marks , and these to prove ...
... bright flush a welcome speaks ; And in the radiance of a smile Breathed from a heart that knows no guile ; And marks the brow , where truth engraven . Beams peace on earth , and hope in heaven ; These are her marks , and these to prove ...
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... bright days of innocence and peace Offer to GOD thy pure and spotless heart ; Ere evil overtake , and pleasures cease , And thou in life's gay vision's have no part . The fleeting scenes of youth will soon be o'er , TO THE MOTHER'S HOPE.
... bright days of innocence and peace Offer to GOD thy pure and spotless heart ; Ere evil overtake , and pleasures cease , And thou in life's gay vision's have no part . The fleeting scenes of youth will soon be o'er , TO THE MOTHER'S HOPE.
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... bright transcript of in - dwelling peace : Easy their daily task , not sternly taught , Nor with reluctance learn'd - nor idly wish'd Was Recreation's hour , though hail'd with joy , For sport and pastime , harmony and song ; And ...
... bright transcript of in - dwelling peace : Easy their daily task , not sternly taught , Nor with reluctance learn'd - nor idly wish'd Was Recreation's hour , though hail'd with joy , For sport and pastime , harmony and song ; And ...
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