The Poetical Works of John Dryden, 3. köideHenry G. Bohn, 1853 - 524 pages |
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... Desire of power , on earth a vicious weed , Yet sprung from high is of celestial seed : In God ' tis glory ; and when men aspire , Tis but a spark too much of heavenly fire . The ambitious youth too covetous of fame , Too full of angels ...
... Desire of power , on earth a vicious weed , Yet sprung from high is of celestial seed : In God ' tis glory ; and when men aspire , Tis but a spark too much of heavenly fire . The ambitious youth too covetous of fame , Too full of angels ...
Page 305
... desires , I loved the lady first . Canst thou pretend desire , whom zeal inflamed To worship , and a power celestial named ? Thine was devotion to the blest above , I saw the woman , and desired her love : First own'd my passion , and ...
... desires , I loved the lady first . Canst thou pretend desire , whom zeal inflamed To worship , and a power celestial named ? Thine was devotion to the blest above , I saw the woman , and desired her love : First own'd my passion , and ...
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... desire , and vulgar sense of love : Nor less than sight and hearing could convince So fond a father , and so just a prince , Of such an unforeseen , and unbelieved offence . Then what indignant sorrow must I have , To see thee lie ...
... desire , and vulgar sense of love : Nor less than sight and hearing could convince So fond a father , and so just a prince , Of such an unforeseen , and unbelieved offence . Then what indignant sorrow must I have , To see thee lie ...
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Upon the Death of Lord Hastings | 1 |
To Charles the Second | 16 |
Satire on the Dutch | 23 |
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