The Works of Cowper and Thomson: Including Many Letters and Poems Never Before Published in this Country. With a New and Interesting Memoir of the Life of Thomson |
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... heart . Go , fool ; and , arm in arm with Clodio , plead Your cause before a bar you little dread ; But know , the law that bids the drunkard die , Is far too just to pass the trifler by . Both baby - featured , and of infant size ...
... heart . Go , fool ; and , arm in arm with Clodio , plead Your cause before a bar you little dread ; But know , the law that bids the drunkard die , Is far too just to pass the trifler by . Both baby - featured , and of infant size ...
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... heart , was worthy of thine own ! Now , while the poison all high life pervades , Write , if thou canst , one letter from the shades ; One , and one only , charged with deep regret , That thy worse part , thy principles , live yet : One ...
... heart , was worthy of thine own ! Now , while the poison all high life pervades , Write , if thou canst , one letter from the shades ; One , and one only , charged with deep regret , That thy worse part , thy principles , live yet : One ...
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... heart and mind : Thought , word , and deed his liberty evince , His freedom is the freedom of a prince . Man's obligations infinite , of course His life should prove that he perceives their force ; His utmost he can render is but small ...
... heart and mind : Thought , word , and deed his liberty evince , His freedom is the freedom of a prince . Man's obligations infinite , of course His life should prove that he perceives their force ; His utmost he can render is but small ...
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... heart possessed , Offer him warmth , security , and rest ; Think with what pleasure , safe and at his ease , He hears the tempest howling in the trees ; What glowing thanks his lips and heart employ , While danger past is turned to ...
... heart possessed , Offer him warmth , security , and rest ; Think with what pleasure , safe and at his ease , He hears the tempest howling in the trees ; What glowing thanks his lips and heart employ , While danger past is turned to ...
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... heart . Hark ! universal nature shook and groaned , ' Twas the last trumpet - see the judge enthroned ; Rouse all your courage at your utmost need , Now summon every virtue , stand and plead . What ! silent ? Is your boasting heard no ...
... heart . Hark ! universal nature shook and groaned , ' Twas the last trumpet - see the judge enthroned ; Rouse all your courage at your utmost need , Now summon every virtue , stand and plead . What ! silent ? Is your boasting heard no ...
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