Poems, Volumen 1T. Johnston, 1803 - 348 páginas |
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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 10 BOOK 1 . TRE TASK .
... 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 10 BOOK 1 . TRE TASK .
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... should brutalize by choice His nature ; and , though capable of arts By which the world might profit , and himself , Self - banifh'd from fociety , prefer Such fqualid floth to honourable toil ! Yet even thefe , though , feigning ...
... should brutalize by choice His nature ; and , though capable of arts By which the world might profit , and himself , Self - banifh'd from fociety , prefer Such fqualid floth to honourable toil ! Yet even thefe , though , feigning ...
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... should most abound And least be threaten'd in the fields and groves ? Poffefs ye , therefore , ye , who , borne about In chariots and fedans , know no fatigue But that of idlenefs , and taste no scenes But fuch as art contrives ...
... should most abound And least be threaten'd in the fields and groves ? Poffefs ye , therefore , ye , who , borne about In chariots and fedans , know no fatigue But that of idlenefs , and taste no scenes But fuch as art contrives ...
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... should love . Alas for Sicily ! rude fragments now Lie fcatter'd where the fhapely column ftood . Her palaces are duft . In all her streets The voice of finging and the fprightly chord Are filent . Revelry , and dance , and fhow Suffer ...
... should love . Alas for Sicily ! rude fragments now Lie fcatter'd where the fhapely column ftood . Her palaces are duft . In all her streets The voice of finging and the fprightly chord Are filent . Revelry , and dance , and fhow Suffer ...
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... Should England profper , when fuch things , as fmoot And tender as a girl , all effenc'd o'er With odours , and as profligate as fweet ; Who fell their laurel for a myrtle wreath , And love when they fhould fight ; when fuch as the ...
... Should England profper , when fuch things , as fmoot And tender as a girl , all effenc'd o'er With odours , and as profligate as fweet ; Who fell their laurel for a myrtle wreath , And love when they fhould fight ; when fuch as the ...
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Página 36 - Slaves cannot breathe in England ; * if their lungs Receive our air, that moment they are free, They touch our country, and their shackles, fall.
Página 309 - Were shattered at a blow. Down ran the wine into the road Most piteous to be seen, Which made his horse's flanks to smoke As they had basted been. But still he...
Página 303 - JOHN GILPIN was a citizen Of credit and renown, A trainband captain eke was he Of famous London town. John Gilpin's spouse said to her dear, Though wedded we have been These twice ten tedious years, yet we No holiday have seen. To-morrow is our wedding-day, And we will then repair Unto the Bell at Edmonton All in a chaise and pair.
Página 297 - I cried, Shall hear of this thy deed: My dog shall mortify the pride Of man's superior breed: But chief myself I will enjoin, Awake at duty's call, To show a love as prompt as thine To Him who gives me all.
Página 31 - God made the country, and man made the town. What wonder then that health and virtue, gifts, That can alone make sweet the bitter draught, That life holds out to all, should most abound And least be threatened in the fields and groves...
Página 301 - Wouldst softly speak and stroke my head and smile — Could those few pleasant days again appear, Might one wish bring them, would I wish them here? I would not trust my heart : the dear delight Seems so to be desired, perhaps I might.
Página 312 - My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. The calender, right glad to find His friend in merry pin...
Página 344 - Fleecy locks and black complexion Cannot forfeit nature's claim ; Skins may differ, but affection Dwells in white and black the same Why did all-creating Nature Make the plant for which we toil?
Página 305 - Where they did all get in, Six precious souls, and all agog To dash through thick and thin. Smack went the whip, round went the wheels, Were never folk so glad ; The stones did rattle underneath As if Cheapside were mad.
Página 304 - He soon replied, I do admire Of womankind but one, And you are she, my dearest dear, Therefore it shall be done. • I am a linen-draper bold, As all the world doth know, And my good friend the calender Will lend his horse to go.