The Complete Poetical Works of John Milton: With Life of the Author and Dr. Channing's Essay on the Poetical Genius of MiltonMilner & Sowerby, 1865 - 537 pages |
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Page xi
... of its prophetic visions helps faith to lay hold on the future life . We are aware , that it is objected to poetry , that it gives wrong views and excites false expectations of life , peoples the mind. POETICAL GENIUS OF MILTON . xi.
... of its prophetic visions helps faith to lay hold on the future life . We are aware , that it is objected to poetry , that it gives wrong views and excites false expectations of life , peoples the mind. POETICAL GENIUS OF MILTON . xi.
Page xvii
... faith , almost longs for the wings of a dove , that it might fly away , ' and take refuge amidst the shady bowers , ' the ' vernal airs , ' the ' roses without thorns , ' the quiet , the beauty , the loveliness of Eden , It is the ...
... faith , almost longs for the wings of a dove , that it might fly away , ' and take refuge amidst the shady bowers , ' the ' vernal airs , ' the ' roses without thorns , ' the quiet , the beauty , the loveliness of Eden , It is the ...
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... faith , and firm accord , More than can be in heaven , we now return To claim our just inheritance of old , Surer to prosper than prosperity Could have assured us ; and , by what best way , Whether of open war , or covert guile , We now ...
... faith , and firm accord , More than can be in heaven , we now return To claim our just inheritance of old , Surer to prosper than prosperity Could have assured us ; and , by what best way , Whether of open war , or covert guile , We now ...
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... faith , till then Unbroken ; and in proud , rebellious arms , Drew after him the third part of heaven's sons Conjured against the Highest ; for which both thou And they , outcast from God , are here condemn'd To waste eternal days in ...
... faith , till then Unbroken ; and in proud , rebellious arms , Drew after him the third part of heaven's sons Conjured against the Highest ; for which both thou And they , outcast from God , are here condemn'd To waste eternal days in ...
Page 52
... faith or love , Where only what they needs must do appear'd , Not what they would ? what praise could they receive , What pleasure I from such obedience paid , When will and reason ( reason also is choice ) Useless and vain , of freedom ...
... faith or love , Where only what they needs must do appear'd , Not what they would ? what praise could they receive , What pleasure I from such obedience paid , When will and reason ( reason also is choice ) Useless and vain , of freedom ...
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