The Book of Gems: Pomfret to BloomfieldSamuel Carter Hall Saunders and Otley, 1837 |
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... rising ground it stood ; On this side fields , on that a neighbouring wood . It should within no other things contain , But what are useful , necessary , plain : Methinks ' tis nauseous , and I'd ne'er endure The needless pomp of gaudy ...
... rising ground it stood ; On this side fields , on that a neighbouring wood . It should within no other things contain , But what are useful , necessary , plain : Methinks ' tis nauseous , and I'd ne'er endure The needless pomp of gaudy ...
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... Rise and forbid delight . Two kindred souls alone must meet , " Tis friendship makes the bondage sweet , And feeds their mutual loves : Bright Venus on her rolling throne Is drawn by gentlest birds alone , And Cupids yoke the doves ...
... Rise and forbid delight . Two kindred souls alone must meet , " Tis friendship makes the bondage sweet , And feeds their mutual loves : Bright Venus on her rolling throne Is drawn by gentlest birds alone , And Cupids yoke the doves ...
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... rise ; Now upon some shining top Angels light , and call me up ; I rejoice to raise my feet , Both rejoice when there we meet . There are endless beauties more Earth hath no resemblance for ; Nothing like them round the pole , Nothing ...
... rise ; Now upon some shining top Angels light , and call me up ; I rejoice to raise my feet , Both rejoice when there we meet . There are endless beauties more Earth hath no resemblance for ; Nothing like them round the pole , Nothing ...
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... rise , Refresh'd , and lively with the joys that flow From amicable talk and mod'rate cups Sweetly interchang'd . * * Sturdy swains In clean array for rustic dance prepare , Mixt with the buxom damsels ; hand in hand They frisk and ...
... rise , Refresh'd , and lively with the joys that flow From amicable talk and mod'rate cups Sweetly interchang'd . * * Sturdy swains In clean array for rustic dance prepare , Mixt with the buxom damsels ; hand in hand They frisk and ...
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... Rise of Woman , the Book - Worm , and the Gift of Poetry - his longest production , indeed his only one of any considerable length . They are not of sufficient merit to place his name among those of the highest in the list of British ...
... Rise of Woman , the Book - Worm , and the Gift of Poetry - his longest production , indeed his only one of any considerable length . They are not of sufficient merit to place his name among those of the highest in the list of British ...
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