Poems, Volume 1Stereotyped and printed by Andrew Wilson for J. Johnson, 1808 - English poetry |
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... wisdom which is from above visited his heart . Then he felt himself a wanderer , and then he found a guide . Upon this change of views , a change of plan and conduct followed of course . When he saw the busy and the gay world in its ...
... wisdom which is from above visited his heart . Then he felt himself a wanderer , and then he found a guide . Upon this change of views , a change of plan and conduct followed of course . When he saw the busy and the gay world in its ...
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... wisdom and repentance ere too late , Not only vice disposed and prepares The mind , that slumbers sweetly in her snares , To stoop to tyranny's usurped command , And bend her polished neck beneath his hand , 1 ( A dire effect , by one ...
... wisdom and repentance ere too late , Not only vice disposed and prepares The mind , that slumbers sweetly in her snares , To stoop to tyranny's usurped command , And bend her polished neck beneath his hand , 1 ( A dire effect , by one ...
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... wisdom , wealth , in fortune , and in lies : But all they trust in withers as it must , When He commands , in whom they place no trust . Vengeance at last pours down upon their coast A long despised , but now victorious host ; Tyranny ...
... wisdom , wealth , in fortune , and in lies : But all they trust in withers as it must , When He commands , in whom they place no trust . Vengeance at last pours down upon their coast A long despised , but now victorious host ; Tyranny ...
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... wisdom , comeliness , and worth , And call her charms to public notice forth- Than vice's mean and disingenuous race To hide the shocking features of her face . Her form with dress and lotion they repair ; Then kiss their idol , and ...
... wisdom , comeliness , and worth , And call her charms to public notice forth- Than vice's mean and disingenuous race To hide the shocking features of her face . Her form with dress and lotion they repair ; Then kiss their idol , and ...
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... dunce that has been sent to roam , Excels a dunce that has been kept at home . Accomplishments have taken virtue's place , And wisdom falls before exterior grace ; We slight the precious kernel of the stone , And 74 THE PROGRESS OF ERROR .
... dunce that has been sent to roam , Excels a dunce that has been kept at home . Accomplishments have taken virtue's place , And wisdom falls before exterior grace ; We slight the precious kernel of the stone , And 74 THE PROGRESS OF ERROR .
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