The Works of the English Poets, Volume 11E. Cox, 1779 - 212 pages |
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... can they govern Mercy should pardon , but the sword compel : Compaffion's elfe a kingdom's greatest harm , Its warmth engenders rebels till they swarm & 25 30 And * 40 45 And round the throne themselves in tumults OT WAY'S POEM S.
... can they govern Mercy should pardon , but the sword compel : Compaffion's elfe a kingdom's greatest harm , Its warmth engenders rebels till they swarm & 25 30 And * 40 45 And round the throne themselves in tumults OT WAY'S POEM S.
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... round the throne themselves in tumults spread , 35 To heave the crown from a long - fufferer's head . By example this that godlike king once knew , And after , by experience , found too true . : Under Philiftian lords we long had mourn ...
... round the throne themselves in tumults spread , 35 To heave the crown from a long - fufferer's head . By example this that godlike king once knew , And after , by experience , found too true . : Under Philiftian lords we long had mourn ...
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... round it , made it sweet : So finely mix'd , had 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 ...
... round it , made it sweet : So finely mix'd , had 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 ...
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... 'd , The voice of triumph on the hills was heard ; Redoubled fhoutings wak'd the echo's round , And chearful bowls with loyal vows were crown'd . 180 But , But , above all , within thofe lofty towers , WINDSOR CASTLE .
... 'd , The voice of triumph on the hills was heard ; Redoubled fhoutings wak'd the echo's round , And chearful bowls with loyal vows were crown'd . 180 But , But , above all , within thofe lofty towers , WINDSOR CASTLE .
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... round , When one approach'd who bore much fober grace , 205 Order and ceremony in his face ; A threatening rod did his dread right hand poize , A badge of rule and terror o'er the boys : His left a maffy bunch of keys did fway , Ready ...
... round , When one approach'd who bore much fober grace , 205 Order and ceremony in his face ; A threatening rod did his dread right hand poize , A badge of rule and terror o'er the boys : His left a maffy bunch of keys did fway , Ready ...
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