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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... fome inftances inimitable by art . - The weari- fomeness of what is commonly called a life of pleasure . -Change of fcene fometimes expedient . A common de- fcribed , and the character of crazy Kate introduced upon it . - Gipfies ...
... fome inftances inimitable by art . - The weari- fomeness of what is commonly called a life of pleasure . -Change of fcene fometimes expedient . A common de- fcribed , and the character of crazy Kate introduced upon it . - Gipfies ...
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... fome fay , An Alderman of Cripplegate contrived , And some ascribe the invention to a priest Burly and big and studious of his ease . But rude at first , and not with easy flope Receding wide , they prefs'd against the ribs , And ...
... fome fay , An Alderman of Cripplegate contrived , And some ascribe the invention to a priest Burly and big and studious of his ease . But rude at first , and not with easy flope Receding wide , they prefs'd against the ribs , And ...
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... languid Nature . Mighty winds That sweep the skirt of fome far - fpreading wood Of ancient growth , make mufic not unlike The dash of ocean on his winding shore , And And lull the fpirit while they fill the mind , [ 10 ]
... languid Nature . Mighty winds That sweep the skirt of fome far - fpreading wood Of ancient growth , make mufic not unlike The dash of ocean on his winding shore , And And lull the fpirit while they fill the mind , [ 10 ]
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... fome , And of a wannish grey ; the willow fuch And poplar , that with filver lines his leaf , And ash far - ftretching his umbrageous arm . Of deeper green the elm ; and deeper ftill , Lord of the woods , the long - furviving oak . Some ...
... fome , And of a wannish grey ; the willow fuch And poplar , that with filver lines his leaf , And ash far - ftretching his umbrageous arm . Of deeper green the elm ; and deeper ftill , Lord of the woods , the long - furviving oak . Some ...
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... fome unwholesome dungeon , and a prey To fallow fickness , which the vapors dánk And clammy of his dark abode have bred , Escapes at last to liberty and light . His cheek recovers foon its healthful hue , His eye relumines its ...
... fome unwholesome dungeon , and a prey To fallow fickness , which the vapors dánk And clammy of his dark abode have bred , Escapes at last to liberty and light . His cheek recovers foon its healthful hue , His eye relumines its ...
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