The Works of the English Poets, Volume 11E. Cox, 1779 - 212 pages |
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... live , and laurels from it rise . For this affurance pious thanks he paid ; Then in his mind the beauteous model laid Of that majestic pile , where oft , his care A - while forgot , he might for ease repair : A feat for fweet retirement ...
... live , and laurels from it rise . For this affurance pious thanks he paid ; Then in his mind the beauteous model laid Of that majestic pile , where oft , his care A - while forgot , he might for ease repair : A feat for fweet retirement ...
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... live , and laurels from it rise . Here , as all 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 ...
... live , and laurels from it rise . Here , as all 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 ...
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... live , and laurels from it rise . Since after all thofe toils through which he ftrove By every art of most endearing love , For his reward he had his Britain found , The awe and envy of the nations round . 340 Muse , then speak more ...
... live , and laurels from it rise . Since after all thofe toils through which he ftrove By every art of most endearing love , For his reward he had his Britain found , The awe and envy of the nations round . 340 Muse , then speak more ...
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... live , and laurels from it rise . And now furvey what ' s open to our view , Bow down all heads , and pay devotion due , The temple by this hero built behold , Adorn'd with carvings , and o'erlaid with gold ; Whofe radiant roof fuch ...
... live , and laurels from it rise . And now furvey what ' s open to our view , Bow down all heads , and pay devotion due , The temple by this hero built behold , Adorn'd with carvings , and o'erlaid with gold ; Whofe radiant roof fuch ...
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... live , and laurels from it rise . Thus far the painter's hand did guide the Muse , Now let her lead , nor will he fure refuse . 415 Two kindred arts they are , fo near ally'd , They oft have by each other been supply'd . Therefore ...
... live , and laurels from it rise . Thus far the painter's hand did guide the Muse , Now let her lead , nor will he fure refuse . 415 Two kindred arts they are , fo near ally'd , They oft have by each other been supply'd . Therefore ...
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