Poems, Volume 1Pr. por C. and J. Rivington, 1825 - 480 pages |
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... least insisted on in the piece entitled Table Talk ; ' which there- fore , with some regard to the prevailing taste , and that those , who are governed by it , may not be discouraged at the very threshold from proceeding farther , is ...
... least insisted on in the piece entitled Table Talk ; ' which there- fore , with some regard to the prevailing taste , and that those , who are governed by it , may not be discouraged at the very threshold from proceeding farther , is ...
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... least regret Increasing taxes and the nation's debt . Could you contrive the payment , and rehearse The mighty plan , oracular , in verse , No bard , howe'er majestic , old or new , Should claim my fix'd attention more than you . B. Not ...
... least regret Increasing taxes and the nation's debt . Could you contrive the payment , and rehearse The mighty plan , oracular , in verse , No bard , howe'er majestic , old or new , Should claim my fix'd attention more than you . B. Not ...
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... least , to pitch the key of rhyme To themes more pertinent , if less sublime . When ministers , and ministerial arts ; Patriots , who love good places at their hearts ; When admirals , extoll'd for standing still , Or doing nothing with ...
... least , to pitch the key of rhyme To themes more pertinent , if less sublime . When ministers , and ministerial arts ; Patriots , who love good places at their hearts ; When admirals , extoll'd for standing still , Or doing nothing with ...
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... least is not ours , Too apt to play the wanton with her powers , Grow freakish , and , o'erleaping every mound , Spread anarchy and terror all around ? B. Agreed . But would you sell or slay your horse For bounding and curvetting in his ...
... least is not ours , Too apt to play the wanton with her powers , Grow freakish , and , o'erleaping every mound , Spread anarchy and terror all around ? B. Agreed . But would you sell or slay your horse For bounding and curvetting in his ...
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... least offence , To virtue , delicacy , truth , or sense , ( Try the criterion , ' tis a faithful guide , ) Nor has , nor can have , Scripture on its side . None but an author knows an author's cares , Or Fancy's fondness for the child ...
... least offence , To virtue , delicacy , truth , or sense , ( Try the criterion , ' tis a faithful guide , ) Nor has , nor can have , Scripture on its side . None but an author knows an author's cares , Or Fancy's fondness for the child ...
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