PoemsWalter Scott, 1820 - 24 pages |
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... Heaven bestows . And when recording History displays Feats of renown , though wrought in ancient days , Tells of a few stout hearts , that fought and died , Where duty placed them , at their country's side ; The man , that is not moved ...
... Heaven bestows . And when recording History displays Feats of renown , though wrought in ancient days , Tells of a few stout hearts , that fought and died , Where duty placed them , at their country's side ; The man , that is not moved ...
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... Heaven be still Accessible , and prayer prevail , she will . ' Tis not , however , insolence and noise , The tempest of tumultuary joys , Nor is it yet despondence and dismay Will win her visits , or engage her stay ; Prayer only , and ...
... Heaven be still Accessible , and prayer prevail , she will . ' Tis not , however , insolence and noise , The tempest of tumultuary joys , Nor is it yet despondence and dismay Will win her visits , or engage her stay ; Prayer only , and ...
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... Heaven roars above ; But nothing scares them from the course they love . To the lascivious pipe and wanton song That charm down fear , they frolic it along . With mad rapidity and unconcern , Down to the gulf 12 TABLE TALK .
... Heaven roars above ; But nothing scares them from the course they love . To the lascivious pipe and wanton song That charm down fear , they frolic it along . With mad rapidity and unconcern , Down to the gulf 12 TABLE TALK .
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... of thought , Harmony , strength , words exquisitely sought ; Fancy , that , from the bow that spans the sky , Brings colours , dipp'd in Heaven , that never die ; A soul exalted above earth , a mind Skill'd in 18 TABLE TALK .
... of thought , Harmony , strength , words exquisitely sought ; Fancy , that , from the bow that spans the sky , Brings colours , dipp'd in Heaven , that never die ; A soul exalted above earth , a mind Skill'd in 18 TABLE TALK .
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... Heaven , assume the lyre , And tell the world , still kindling as he sung , With more than mortal music on his tongue , That He , who died below , and reigns above , Inspires the song , and that his name is Love . For , after all , if ...
... Heaven , assume the lyre , And tell the world , still kindling as he sung , With more than mortal music on his tongue , That He , who died below , and reigns above , Inspires the song , and that his name is Love . For , after all , if ...
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