The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Broome, Pope, Pitt, ThomsonAlexander Chalmers J. Johnson, 1810 |
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... soul above it . a Tully in his Tusculum was never more happy , than the lord Townshend in his Rainham , Where majestically plain Pure Nature reigns , where varied views from views Diffusive prospects yield : here shagg'd with woods ...
... soul above it . a Tully in his Tusculum was never more happy , than the lord Townshend in his Rainham , Where majestically plain Pure Nature reigns , where varied views from views Diffusive prospects yield : here shagg'd with woods ...
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... soul departs without a groan , And , joyful , wings her flight to worlds unknown . Ye gloomy grots ! ye awful solemn cells , Where holy thoughtful Contemplation dwells , Guard me from splendid cares , and tiresome state , That pompous ...
... soul departs without a groan , And , joyful , wings her flight to worlds unknown . Ye gloomy grots ! ye awful solemn cells , Where holy thoughtful Contemplation dwells , Guard me from splendid cares , and tiresome state , That pompous ...
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... soul : round o'er the fields To Troy he turns his eyes , and round beholds A thousand fires blaze dreadful ; through his ear Passes the direful symphony of war , Of fife , or pipe , and the loud hum of hosts Strikes him dismay'd : now o ...
... soul : round o'er the fields To Troy he turns his eyes , and round beholds A thousand fires blaze dreadful ; through his ear Passes the direful symphony of war , Of fife , or pipe , and the loud hum of hosts Strikes him dismay'd : now o ...
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... soul ! Oh ! reverend sage , Fires at the bold design ; through yon black host Venturous I bend my way ; but , if his aid Some warrior lend , my courage might arise To nobler heights : the wise by mutual aid Instruct the wise , and brave ...
... soul ! Oh ! reverend sage , Fires at the bold design ; through yon black host Venturous I bend my way ; but , if his aid Some warrior lend , my courage might arise To nobler heights : the wise by mutual aid Instruct the wise , and brave ...
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... soul , return , enjoy my pain : Thick rise , ye sighs : in floods descend , ye tears ▸ If pleas'd thou view'st a faithful lover's cares , FLORUS . Return , O virgin ! while in verdant meads By springs we sport , or dream on flowery ...
... soul , return , enjoy my pain : Thick rise , ye sighs : in floods descend , ye tears ▸ If pleas'd thou view'st a faithful lover's cares , FLORUS . Return , O virgin ! while in verdant meads By springs we sport , or dream on flowery ...
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