The Works of the English Poets: J. Philips, Smith, and PomfretH. Hughs, 1779 |
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... wise Interpreter of right , whofe gracious voice Breathes equity , and curbs too rigid law With mild , impartial reason ; what returns Of thanks are due to thy beneficence Freely vouchfaf'd , when to the gates of death I tended prone ...
... wise Interpreter of right , whofe gracious voice Breathes equity , and curbs too rigid law With mild , impartial reason ; what returns Of thanks are due to thy beneficence Freely vouchfaf'd , when to the gates of death I tended prone ...
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... great ; nor would I make it less : That were to wrong her , where the merits moft ; But dragons guard the fruit , and rocks the coaft . And And who would run , that's moderately wise , A LOVE TRIUMPHANT OVER REASON . 223.
... great ; nor would I make it less : That were to wrong her , where the merits moft ; But dragons guard the fruit , and rocks the coaft . And And who would run , that's moderately wise , A LOVE TRIUMPHANT OVER REASON . 223.
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Samuel Johnson. And who would run , that's moderately wise , A certain danger , for a doubtful prize ? If you miscarry , you are loft so far ; ( For there's no erring twice in love and war ) You'll ne'er recover , but must always wear ...
Samuel Johnson. And who would run , that's moderately wise , A certain danger , for a doubtful prize ? If you miscarry , you are loft so far ; ( For there's no erring twice in love and war ) You'll ne'er recover , but must always wear ...
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... wise , And those he cannot comprehend , denies ; As if a fpace immense were measurable by a span . Thus the proud sceptic will not own That Providence the world directs , Or its affairs inspects ; But leaves it to itself alone . How ...
... wise , And those he cannot comprehend , denies ; As if a fpace immense were measurable by a span . Thus the proud sceptic will not own That Providence the world directs , Or its affairs inspects ; But leaves it to itself alone . How ...
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Страница 5 - Disastrous acts forebode. In his right hand Long scrolls of paper solemnly he waves, With characters and figures dire inscrib'd, Grievous to mortal eyes.
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Страница 216 - I'd shun, with as much studious care, As I would dens where hungry lions are ; And rather put up injuries, than be A plague to him, who'd be a plague to me. I value quiet at a price too great...
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Страница 289 - By great example to wise actions led : Much to the fame her lineal heroes bore She owes, but to her own high genius more; And, by a noble emulation mov'd, Excell'd their virtues, and her own improv'd ; Till they arriv'd to that celestial height, Scarce angels greater be, or saints so bright.
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