The Works of the English Poets, Volume 11E. Cox, 1779 - 212 pages |
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... nature generous , and of ftedfast mind , To flattery deaf , but ne'er to merit blind , Referv'd in pleasures , but in dangers bold , Youthful in actions , and in conduct old , 50 55 True to his friends , as watchful o'er his foes , And ...
... nature generous , and of ftedfast mind , To flattery deaf , but ne'er to merit blind , Referv'd in pleasures , but in dangers bold , Youthful in actions , and in conduct old , 50 55 True to his friends , as watchful o'er his foes , And ...
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... nature made , That his own paffions knew him , and obey'd : Master of them , he foften'd his command , The fword of rule fcarce threaten'd in his hand : 85 90 Stern Stern majesty upon his brow might fit , But fimiles 6 OT WAY'S POEMS .
... nature made , That his own paffions knew him , and obey'd : Master of them , he foften'd his command , The fword of rule fcarce threaten'd in his hand : 85 90 Stern Stern majesty upon his brow might fit , But fimiles 6 OT WAY'S POEMS .
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... Nature dar'd t ' afford 95 TOO One least perfection more , h ' had been ador'd . Merciful , juft , good - natur'd , liberal , brave , Witty , and pleasure's friend , yet not her flave : The paths of life by nobleft methods trod ; Of ...
... Nature dar'd t ' afford 95 TOO One least perfection more , h ' had been ador'd . Merciful , juft , good - natur'd , liberal , brave , Witty , and pleasure's friend , yet not her flave : The paths of life by nobleft methods trod ; Of ...
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... Nature's wealth to court him preft , Seem'd to attend him Plenty , Peace , and Rest . Through all the lofty roofs * defcrib'd we find The toils and triumphs of his god - like mind : A theme that might the nobleft fancy warm , And only ...
... Nature's wealth to court him preft , Seem'd to attend him Plenty , Peace , and Rest . Through all the lofty roofs * defcrib'd we find The toils and triumphs of his god - like mind : A theme that might the nobleft fancy warm , And only ...
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... nature than I have now ; yet , when I have laid out every way to find one , your lordship's goodness must be my best refuge and there- fore I humbly caft this at your feet for protection , and myfelf for pardon . My Lord , I have great ...
... nature than I have now ; yet , when I have laid out every way to find one , your lordship's goodness must be my best refuge and there- fore I humbly caft this at your feet for protection , and myfelf for pardon . My Lord , I have great ...
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