The Works of the English Poets, Volume 53J. Rivington, 1779 - 344 pages |
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Page 36
... flocks of fheep , Like flakes of gold illumining the green , What other paradise adorn but thine , Britannia ? happy , if thy fons would know Their happiness . To these thy naval streams , Thy frequent towns fuperb of busy trade , And ...
... flocks of fheep , Like flakes of gold illumining the green , What other paradise adorn but thine , Britannia ? happy , if thy fons would know Their happiness . To these thy naval streams , Thy frequent towns fuperb of busy trade , And ...
Page 39
... flocks away , That dire distemper fometimes may the fwain , Though late , difcern ; when on the lifted lid , Or visual orb , the turgid veins are pale ; The swelling liver then her putrid store Begins to drink : ev'n yet thy skill exert ...
... flocks away , That dire distemper fometimes may the fwain , Though late , difcern ; when on the lifted lid , Or visual orb , the turgid veins are pale ; The swelling liver then her putrid store Begins to drink : ev'n yet thy skill exert ...
Page 40
... flocks abroad , From lea to croft , from mead to arid field ; Noting the fickle seasons of the sky . Rain - fated paftures let them fhun , and feek Changes of herbage and falubrious flowers . By their All - perfect Master inly taught ...
... flocks abroad , From lea to croft , from mead to arid field ; Noting the fickle seasons of the sky . Rain - fated paftures let them fhun , and feek Changes of herbage and falubrious flowers . By their All - perfect Master inly taught ...
Page 41
... flock , Banish before th ' autumnal months : ev'n age Forbear too much to favour ; oft renew , And through thy fold let joyous youth appear . Beware the feafon of imperial love , Who through the world his ardent spirit pours ; Ev'n * Dr ...
... flock , Banish before th ' autumnal months : ev'n age Forbear too much to favour ; oft renew , And through thy fold let joyous youth appear . Beware the feafon of imperial love , Who through the world his ardent spirit pours ; Ev'n * Dr ...
Page 42
... flock amaz'd stands safe afar ; and oft Each to the other's might a victim falls : As fell of old , before that engine's sway , Which hence ambition imitative wrought , The beauteous towers of Salem to the duft . Wife custom , at the ...
... flock amaz'd stands safe afar ; and oft Each to the other's might a victim falls : As fell of old , before that engine's sway , Which hence ambition imitative wrought , The beauteous towers of Salem to the duft . Wife custom , at the ...
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