The Works of the English Poets, Volume 1H. Hughs, 1779 - 407 pages |
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... crown , and not remember me 385 390 That gave it can he think we did not hear " ( Fond man ! ) his threats ? and have we made the ear , " To be accounted deaf ? No , Saul ! we heard ; " And it will coft thee dear : the ills thou'ft fear ...
... crown , and not remember me 385 390 That gave it can he think we did not hear " ( Fond man ! ) his threats ? and have we made the ear , " To be accounted deaf ? No , Saul ! we heard ; " And it will coft thee dear : the ills thou'ft fear ...
Page 86
... crown t ' omit ) 450 Tell me from whence these heavenly charms arise ; 445 Teach the dull world t ' admire what they despise ! As first a various unform'd hint we find Rife in fome godlike poet's fertile mind , Till all the parts and ...
... crown t ' omit ) 450 Tell me from whence these heavenly charms arise ; 445 Teach the dull world t ' admire what they despise ! As first a various unform'd hint we find Rife in fome godlike poet's fertile mind , Till all the parts and ...
Page 101
... crown ; Employ'd his mounting thoughts on nobler things , And felt more folid joys than empire brings ; Embrac'd his wondering fon , and on his head , The balm of all paft wounds , kind tears , he shed . 905 910 So covetous Balaam ...
... crown ; Employ'd his mounting thoughts on nobler things , And felt more folid joys than empire brings ; Embrac'd his wondering fon , and on his head , The balm of all paft wounds , kind tears , he shed . 905 910 So covetous Balaam ...
Page 105
... crown'd with golden hair : He faw what mildness his bold spirit did tame , Gentler than light , yet powerful as a flame : He saw his valour , by their safety prov'd ; He faw all this , and as he faw , he lov'd . 35 40 What art thou ...
... crown'd with golden hair : He faw what mildness his bold spirit did tame , Gentler than light , yet powerful as a flame : He saw his valour , by their safety prov'd ; He faw all this , and as he faw , he lov'd . 35 40 What art thou ...
Page 106
... crown'd head did rear , And chid the trembling branches ' needlefs fear . Thy darts of healthful gold , and downwards fall , Soft as the feathers that they ' re fletch'd withal . Such , and no other , were thofe fecret darts , Which ...
... crown'd head did rear , And chid the trembling branches ' needlefs fear . Thy darts of healthful gold , and downwards fall , Soft as the feathers that they ' re fletch'd withal . Such , and no other , were thofe fecret darts , Which ...
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