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... shine the more . A Christian's wit is inoffensive light , A beam that aids , but never grieves the sight ; Vigorous in age as in the flush of youth , ' Tis always active on the side of truth ; Temperance and peace ensure its healthful ...
... shine the more . A Christian's wit is inoffensive light , A beam that aids , but never grieves the sight ; Vigorous in age as in the flush of youth , ' Tis always active on the side of truth ; Temperance and peace ensure its healthful ...
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William Cowper. Shine not , or undesired and hated shine , Seen through the medium of a cloud like thine : Yet seek him , in his favour life is found , All bliss beside a shadow or a sound : Then Heaven , eclipsed so long , and this dull ...
William Cowper. Shine not , or undesired and hated shine , Seen through the medium of a cloud like thine : Yet seek him , in his favour life is found , All bliss beside a shadow or a sound : Then Heaven , eclipsed so long , and this dull ...
Page 194
... shine ; That you with music , I with light , Might beautify and cheer the night . The songster heard his short oration , And , warbling out his approbation , Released him , as my story tells , And found a supper somewhere else . Hence ...
... shine ; That you with music , I with light , Might beautify and cheer the night . The songster heard his short oration , And , warbling out his approbation , Released him , as my story tells , And found a supper somewhere else . Hence ...
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The Yearly Distress or Tithing Time at Stock in | 154 |
Verses supposed to be written by Alexander Selkirk | 160 |
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