The Poetical Works of Collins, Gray, and Beattie: With Lord Byron's English Bards and Scotch Reviewers, Hours of IdlenessBaynes and Son, 1824 - 446 pages |
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... virtue makes the bliss where'er we dwell . ' Thus Selim sung , by sacred Truth inspired ; Nor praise , but such as Truth bestow'd , desired : Wise in himself , his meaning songs convey'd Informing morals to the shepherd maid ; Or taught ...
... virtue makes the bliss where'er we dwell . ' Thus Selim sung , by sacred Truth inspired ; Nor praise , but such as Truth bestow'd , desired : Wise in himself , his meaning songs convey'd Informing morals to the shepherd maid ; Or taught ...
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... virtue lost . Self - flattering sex ! your hearts believe in vain That Love shall blind , when once he fires the swain ; Or hope a lover by your faults to win , As spots on ermine beautify the skin : Who seeks secure to rule , be first ...
... virtue lost . Self - flattering sex ! your hearts believe in vain That Love shall blind , when once he fires the swain ; Or hope a lover by your faults to win , As spots on ermine beautify the skin : Who seeks secure to rule , be first ...
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... virtues that must lead to love . ' Thus sung the swain ; and ancient legends say , The maids of Bagdat verified the lay : Dear to the plains , the Virtues came along , The shepherds loved , and Selim bless'd his song . ECLOGUE II ...
... virtues that must lead to love . ' Thus sung the swain ; and ancient legends say , The maids of Bagdat verified the lay : Dear to the plains , the Virtues came along , The shepherds loved , and Selim bless'd his song . ECLOGUE II ...
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... Virtue's hand the patriot's steel . But who is he , whom later garlands grace , Who left awhile o'er Hybla's dews to rove , With trembling eyes thy dreary steps to trace , Where thou and furies shared the baleful grove ? Wrapt in thy ...
... Virtue's hand the patriot's steel . But who is he , whom later garlands grace , Who left awhile o'er Hybla's dews to rove , With trembling eyes thy dreary steps to trace , Where thou and furies shared the baleful grove ? Wrapt in thy ...
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... virtue shedding , Applauding Freedom loved of old to view ? What new Alcæus , fancy - blest , Shall sing the sword , in myrtles drest , At Wisdom's shrine awhile its flame concealing , ( What place so fit to seal a deed renown'd ...
... virtue shedding , Applauding Freedom loved of old to view ? What new Alcæus , fancy - blest , Shall sing the sword , in myrtles drest , At Wisdom's shrine awhile its flame concealing , ( What place so fit to seal a deed renown'd ...
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