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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... most favourable to virtue . - The South Sea Ilanders compaffionated , but chiefly Omai . - His pre- fent ftate of mind fuppofed . - Civilized life friendly to virtue , but not great cities . - Great cities , and London in particular ...
... most favourable to virtue . - The South Sea Ilanders compaffionated , but chiefly Omai . - His pre- fent ftate of mind fuppofed . - Civilized life friendly to virtue , but not great cities . - Great cities , and London in particular ...
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... most , Good temper ; fpirits prompt to undertake , And not foon spent , though in an arduous task ; The pow'rs of fancy and ftrong thought are theirs ; Ev'n age itself seems privileged in them With clear exemption from its own defects ...
... most , Good temper ; fpirits prompt to undertake , And not foon spent , though in an arduous task ; The pow'rs of fancy and ftrong thought are theirs ; Ev'n age itself seems privileged in them With clear exemption from its own defects ...
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... most noisome sewer , The dregs and fæculence of ev'ry land . In cities foul example on moft minds Begets its likeness . Rank abundance breeds In grofs and pamper'd cities floth and lust , And And wantonnefs and gluttonous excefs . In ...
... most noisome sewer , The dregs and fæculence of ev'ry land . In cities foul example on moft minds Begets its likeness . Rank abundance breeds In grofs and pamper'd cities floth and lust , And And wantonnefs and gluttonous excefs . In ...
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... most case , Or feen with 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 ...
... most case , Or feen with 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 ...
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... 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 ftill ...
... 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 ftill ...
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