The Works of the English Poets, Volume 11E. Cox, 1779 - 212 pages |
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... , yet majestic grace , But all the wealth of beauty in her face . Then from the different corners of the earth Defcribe applauding nations coming forth , 545 Homage Homage to pay , or humble peace to gain , 223 POEMS . " O'T WAY'S.
... , yet majestic grace , But all the wealth of beauty in her face . Then from the different corners of the earth Defcribe applauding nations coming forth , 545 Homage Homage to pay , or humble peace to gain , 223 POEMS . " O'T WAY'S.
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... beauty , with my Mufe's might compare . Lofty fhe feem'd , and on her front fat a majestic air , Awful , yet kind ; fevere , yet fair . i Upon her head a crown fhe bore Of laurel , which she told me fhould be mine : And round her ivory ...
... beauty , with my Mufe's might compare . Lofty fhe feem'd , and on her front fat a majestic air , Awful , yet kind ; fevere , yet fair . i Upon her head a crown fhe bore Of laurel , which she told me fhould be mine : And round her ivory ...
Page 49
... eager haste and love he went ; The eldest first embrac'd , As new - born day in beauty bright , But fad in mind as deepest night : E What What tendereft hearts could fay , betwixt them past , THE POET'S COMPLAINT . 49.
... eager haste and love he went ; The eldest first embrac'd , As new - born day in beauty bright , But fad in mind as deepest night : E What What tendereft hearts could fay , betwixt them past , THE POET'S COMPLAINT . 49.
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... beauty in my eye . If thou but ride , or shake the trembling dart , I fix my eyes , and wonder at thý art : To fee thee poife the javelin moves delight , And all thou doft is lovely in my fight : But to the woods thy cruelty refign ...
... beauty in my eye . If thou but ride , or shake the trembling dart , I fix my eyes , and wonder at thý art : To fee thee poife the javelin moves delight , And all thou doft is lovely in my fight : But to the woods thy cruelty refign ...
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... beauty's blushes still are in my face . Forgive this fond confeffion which I make , And then fome pity on my fufferings take . What though ' midst seas my father's empire lies ; Though my great grandfire thunder from the skies ; What ...
... beauty's blushes still are in my face . Forgive this fond confeffion which I make , And then fome pity on my fufferings take . What though ' midst seas my father's empire lies ; Though my great grandfire thunder from the skies ; What ...
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