Poems: The task, a poem, ... to which are added, by the same author, an Epistle to Joseph Hill, Esq. Tirocinium, or a Review of Schools, and the History of John Gilpin. 2J. Johnson, 1785 |
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... should poffefs The poet's treasure , filence , and indulge The dreams of fancy , tranquil and fecure . Vain thought ! the dweller in that still retreat Dearly obtains the refuge it affords . Its elevated fcite forbids the wretch To ...
... should poffefs The poet's treasure , filence , and indulge The dreams of fancy , tranquil and fecure . Vain thought ! the dweller in that still retreat Dearly obtains the refuge it affords . Its elevated fcite forbids the wretch To ...
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... should most abound And leaft be threatened in the fields and groves ? Poffefs ye therefore , ye who borne about In chariots and fedans , know no fatigue But that of idleness , and tafte no scenes But fuch as art contrives , possess ye ...
... should most abound And leaft be threatened in the fields and groves ? Poffefs ye therefore , ye who borne about In chariots and fedans , know no fatigue But that of idleness , and tafte no scenes But fuch as art contrives , possess ye ...
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... should love . Alas for Sicily ! rude fragments now Lie fcatter'd where the fhapely column stood . Her palaces are duft . In all her streets The voice of finging and the sprightly chord Are filent . Revelry and dance and show Suffer a ...
... should love . Alas for Sicily ! rude fragments now Lie fcatter'd where the fhapely column stood . Her palaces are duft . In all her streets The voice of finging and the sprightly chord Are filent . Revelry and dance and show Suffer a ...
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... Should England profper , when fuch things , as fimooth And tender as a girl , all effenced o'er With odors , and as profligate as sweet , Who fell their laurel for a myrtle wreath , And love when they should fight ; when fuch as these ...
... Should England profper , when fuch things , as fimooth And tender as a girl , all effenced o'er With odors , and as profligate as sweet , Who fell their laurel for a myrtle wreath , And love when they should fight ; when fuch as these ...
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... should wooe a foul ; To break a jeft , when pity would inspire Pathetic exhortation ; and t ' addrefs The skittish fancy with facetious tales , When fent with God's commiffion to the heart , So did not Paul , Direct me to a quip Or ...
... should wooe a foul ; To break a jeft , when pity would inspire Pathetic exhortation ; and t ' addrefs The skittish fancy with facetious tales , When fent with God's commiffion to the heart , So did not Paul , Direct me to a quip Or ...
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