The Works of the English Poets, Volume 30J. Nichols, 1779 - 304 pages |
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... just call'd out By lords peculiarly devout ; Who came on purpofe , Sir , to borrow Our Venus for the feaft to - morrow , Το grace the church : ' tis Venus ' day : I hope , Sir , you intend to stay , To To see our Venus : ' tis the piece ...
... just call'd out By lords peculiarly devout ; Who came on purpofe , Sir , to borrow Our Venus for the feaft to - morrow , Το grace the church : ' tis Venus ' day : I hope , Sir , you intend to stay , To To see our Venus : ' tis the piece ...
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... just arifing from the cradle , Brought hunted wild - goats heads , and branching antlers Of stags , the fruit and honour of her toil . These with discerning hand thou knew ft to range ( Young as thou waft ) , and in the well - fram'd ...
... just arifing from the cradle , Brought hunted wild - goats heads , and branching antlers Of stags , the fruit and honour of her toil . These with discerning hand thou knew ft to range ( Young as thou waft ) , and in the well - fram'd ...
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... just reins and gentle hand to guide , Betwixt vile shame and arbitrary pride . Not foon provok'd , the eafily forgives ; And much the fuffers , as the much believes . Soft peace fhe brings where - ever fhe arrives ; She builds our quiet ...
... just reins and gentle hand to guide , Betwixt vile shame and arbitrary pride . Not foon provok'd , the eafily forgives ; And much the fuffers , as the much believes . Soft peace fhe brings where - ever fhe arrives ; She builds our quiet ...
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... just praise to many of my friends now living ; who have in Epic carried the harmony of their numbers as far as the nature of this measure will permit . But , once more : he , that writes in rhymes , dances in fetters ; and , as his ...
... just praise to many of my friends now living ; who have in Epic carried the harmony of their numbers as far as the nature of this measure will permit . But , once more : he , that writes in rhymes , dances in fetters ; and , as his ...
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... just return , 279 They feel twelve hours that fhade , for twelve that burn ; And praise the neighbouring fun , whofe conftant flame Enlightens them with feasons still the fame ? And may not thofe , whofe diftant lot is cast North beyond ...
... just return , 279 They feel twelve hours that fhade , for twelve that burn ; And praise the neighbouring fun , whofe conftant flame Enlightens them with feasons still the fame ? And may not thofe , whofe diftant lot is cast North beyond ...
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