The Poetical Works of John Dryden, 3. köideHenry G. Bohn, 1853 - 524 pages |
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Page 146
... plain ; If we consider Interest , Church , and Gain . Oh , but , says one , Tradition set aside , Where can we hope for an unerring guide ? For since the original Scripture has been lost , All copies disagreeing , maim'd the most , Or ...
... plain ; If we consider Interest , Church , and Gain . Oh , but , says one , Tradition set aside , Where can we hope for an unerring guide ? For since the original Scripture has been lost , All copies disagreeing , maim'd the most , Or ...
Page 186
... plain , That no disputes about the doubtful text Have hitherto the labouring world perplex'd . If any should in after - times appear , New Councils must be call'd , to make the meaning clear : Because in them the power supreme resides ...
... plain , That no disputes about the doubtful text Have hitherto the labouring world perplex'd . If any should in after - times appear , New Councils must be call'd , to make the meaning clear : Because in them the power supreme resides ...
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... plain , that not repealing you allow . To name the Test would put you in a rage ; You charge not that on any former age , But smile to think how innocent you stand , Arm'd by a weapon put into your hand . Yet still remember , that you ...
... plain , that not repealing you allow . To name the Test would put you in a rage ; You charge not that on any former age , But smile to think how innocent you stand , Arm'd by a weapon put into your hand . Yet still remember , that you ...
Contents
Upon the Death of Lord Hastings | 1 |
To Charles the Second | 16 |
Satire on the Dutch | 23 |
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