Poems, Volume 1Pr. por C. and J. Rivington, 1825 - 480 pages |
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Page iv
... once the com- panion of their chosen hours , and who set out with them in early life in the paths which lead to literary honours , to influence and affluence , with equal prospects of success . But he was suddenly and powerfully ...
... once the com- panion of their chosen hours , and who set out with them in early life in the paths which lead to literary honours , to influence and affluence , with equal prospects of success . But he was suddenly and powerfully ...
Page vii
... once were , be- fore we can believe that a man is satisfied with himself , merely because he endeavours to appear SO . A smile upon the face is often but a mask worn occasionally , and in company , to pre- vent , if possible , a ...
... once were , be- fore we can believe that a man is satisfied with himself , merely because he endeavours to appear SO . A smile upon the face is often but a mask worn occasionally , and in company , to pre- vent , if possible , a ...
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... once in Freedom's glorious cause . Thus proud Prerogative , not much revered , Is seldom felt , though sometimes seen and heard ; And in his cage , like parrot fine and gay , Is kept to strut , look big , and talk away . Born in a ...
... once in Freedom's glorious cause . Thus proud Prerogative , not much revered , Is seldom felt , though sometimes seen and heard ; And in his cage , like parrot fine and gay , Is kept to strut , look big , and talk away . Born in a ...
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... Once Chatham saved thee ; but who saves thee next ? Alas ! the tide of pleasure sweeps along All , that should be the boast of British song . ' Tis not the wreath , that once adorn'd thy brow , The prize of happier times , will serve ...
... Once Chatham saved thee ; but who saves thee next ? Alas ! the tide of pleasure sweeps along All , that should be the boast of British song . ' Tis not the wreath , that once adorn'd thy brow , The prize of happier times , will serve ...
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... once Christian , fallen and lost , In all , that wars against that title most ; What follows next let cities of great name , And regions long since desolate proclaim . Nineveh , Babylon , and ancient Rome , Speak to the present times ...
... once Christian , fallen and lost , In all , that wars against that title most ; What follows next let cities of great name , And regions long since desolate proclaim . Nineveh , Babylon , and ancient Rome , Speak to the present times ...
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