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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... least I 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 ...
... least I 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 ...
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... least reproach ; and virtue taught By frequent lapfe , can hope no triumph there Beyond th ' atchievement of fuccessful flight . I do confefs them nurf'ries of the arts , In which they flourish most . Where in the beams Of warm ...
... least reproach ; and virtue taught By frequent lapfe , can hope no triumph there Beyond th ' atchievement of fuccessful flight . I do confefs them nurf'ries of the arts , In which they flourish most . Where in the beams Of warm ...
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... least superior jockeyship , and claim The honors of the turf as all our own . Go then , well worthy of the praise ye seek , And show the shame ye might conceal at home , In foreign eyes ! -be grooms , and win the plate , Where once your ...
... least superior jockeyship , and claim The honors of the turf as all our own . Go then , well worthy of the praise ye seek , And show the shame ye might conceal at home , In foreign eyes ! -be grooms , and win the plate , Where once your ...
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... least with hopeful proof Of fome fincerity on the giver's part ; Or be difhonor'd in th ' exterior form And mode of its conveyance , by fuch tricks As move derifion , or by foppifh airs And hiftrionic mumm'ry , that let down The pulpit ...
... least with hopeful proof Of fome fincerity on the giver's part ; Or be difhonor'd in th ' exterior form And mode of its conveyance , by fuch tricks As move derifion , or by foppifh airs And hiftrionic mumm'ry , that let down The pulpit ...
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... least of manhood ; while the friend Sticks clofe , a Mentor worthy of his charge . Our habits costlier than Lucullus wore , And by caprice as multiplied as his , Just please us while the fashion is at full , But change with ev'ry moon ...
... least of manhood ; while the friend Sticks clofe , a Mentor worthy of his charge . Our habits costlier than Lucullus wore , And by caprice as multiplied as his , Just please us while the fashion is at full , But change with ev'ry moon ...
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