Poems, on Various SubjectsFrom the Press of A. Loudon, (Whitehall), 1805 - 220 страници |
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... Earth ! thy beauties would be soon forgot , As quite unworthy of a single thought , If the sharp sword of justice now were seen Ready to strike , and none to step between . But through our Lord that dreadful sword was driven , And thus ...
... Earth ! thy beauties would be soon forgot , As quite unworthy of a single thought , If the sharp sword of justice now were seen Ready to strike , and none to step between . But through our Lord that dreadful sword was driven , And thus ...
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... earth : Though here she may some slight refreshment find , Her element is of a nobler kind : On human souls God made ... earth he fixes his abode ; Earth has a visit from her God ! A veil of flesh he deigns to wear , And POEMS . 27.
... earth : Though here she may some slight refreshment find , Her element is of a nobler kind : On human souls God made ... earth he fixes his abode ; Earth has a visit from her God ! A veil of flesh he deigns to wear , And POEMS . 27.
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... earth , and hell ; No crown that blessed head adorns , But one that's made of piercing thorns . His life was one continued scene Of doing good to wretched men ; And as his follower , surely I , To do what good I can , should try . I am ...
... earth , and hell ; No crown that blessed head adorns , But one that's made of piercing thorns . His life was one continued scene Of doing good to wretched men ; And as his follower , surely I , To do what good I can , should try . I am ...
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... earth's remotest end My kindest thoughts shall follow you . O Mitio , every power exert To mitigate the parting pang ; Through thee should sorrow reach her heart , ' Twould give to grief its bitterest twang . If tost about with every ...
... earth's remotest end My kindest thoughts shall follow you . O Mitio , every power exert To mitigate the parting pang ; Through thee should sorrow reach her heart , ' Twould give to grief its bitterest twang . If tost about with every ...
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... time . Still the same earth supports our feet ; One sun illumines all our eyes ; you , Though we in person ne'er should meet , Our prayers may mingle as they rise . From the same hand divine we all shall have * POEMS . 35.
... time . Still the same earth supports our feet ; One sun illumines all our eyes ; you , Though we in person ne'er should meet , Our prayers may mingle as they rise . From the same hand divine we all shall have * POEMS . 35.
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