The Works of the English Poets, Volume 49G. Bigg, 1779 - 324 pages |
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... head . Whence this unwonted patience ? this weak doubt ? 30 This tame befeeching of rejected peace ? This meek forbearance ? this unnative fear , To generous Britons never known before ? And fail'd my fleets for this ; on Indian tides ...
... head . Whence this unwonted patience ? this weak doubt ? 30 This tame befeeching of rejected peace ? This meek forbearance ? this unnative fear , To generous Britons never known before ? And fail'd my fleets for this ; on Indian tides ...
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... head , Blow the fresh bay , bid Industry rejoice , And the rough fons of lowest Labour smile . As when , profuse of spring , the loosen'd west up Lifts the pining year , and balmy breathes 255 260 265 270 275 280 Youth , Youth , life ...
... head , Blow the fresh bay , bid Industry rejoice , And the rough fons of lowest Labour smile . As when , profuse of spring , the loosen'd west up Lifts the pining year , and balmy breathes 255 260 265 270 275 280 Youth , Youth , life ...
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... head to counfel , and all heart to act : The common - weal inspiring every tongue With fervent eloquence , unbrib'd , and bold ; Ere tame Corruption taught the fervile herd 75 80 To rank obedient to a master's voice . Her Forum fee ...
... head to counfel , and all heart to act : The common - weal inspiring every tongue With fervent eloquence , unbrib'd , and bold ; Ere tame Corruption taught the fervile herd 75 80 To rank obedient to a master's voice . Her Forum fee ...
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... head . Thy horrid walk ! dead , empty , unadorn'd , See ftreets whofe echoes never know the voice Of chearful hurry , commerce many - tongu❜d , And art mechanic at his various task , Fervent , employ'd . Mark the desponding race , Of ...
... head . Thy horrid walk ! dead , empty , unadorn'd , See ftreets whofe echoes never know the voice Of chearful hurry , commerce many - tongu❜d , And art mechanic at his various task , Fervent , employ'd . Mark the desponding race , Of ...
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... head ; Could you the country fee , by feas of blood , And the dread toil of ages , won fo dear ; Your pride , your triumph , and fupreme delight ! For whofe defence oft , in the doubtful hour , You rush'd with rapture down the gulph of ...
... head ; Could you the country fee , by feas of blood , And the dread toil of ages , won fo dear ; Your pride , your triumph , and fupreme delight ! For whofe defence oft , in the doubtful hour , You rush'd with rapture down the gulph of ...
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