Poems,J. Johnson, 1803 - 363 pages |
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... school . His objections are fuch , as naturally apply themselves to schools in general . If there were not , as for the most part there is , wilful neglect in those who A 2 1092557 manage them , and an omiffion even of fuch dif-
... school . His objections are fuch , as naturally apply themselves to schools in general . If there were not , as for the most part there is , wilful neglect in those who A 2 1092557 manage them , and an omiffion even of fuch dif-
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... themselves at length In matted grafs , that with a livelier green Betrays the fecret of their filent course . Nature inanimate employs fweet sounds , But animated nature sweeter ftill , To footh and fatisfy BOOK I. 9 THE SOFA .
... themselves at length In matted grafs , that with a livelier green Betrays the fecret of their filent course . Nature inanimate employs fweet sounds , But animated nature sweeter ftill , To footh and fatisfy BOOK I. 9 THE SOFA .
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... themselves and harsh , Yet heard in scenes where peace for ever reigns , And only there , please highly for their fake . Peace to the artift , whofe ingenious thought Devised the weather - house , that useful toy ! Fearless of humid air ...
... themselves and harsh , Yet heard in scenes where peace for ever reigns , And only there , please highly for their fake . Peace to the artift , whofe ingenious thought Devised the weather - house , that useful toy ! Fearless of humid air ...
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... Themselves love life , and cling to it , as he That overhangs a torrent to a twig . They love it , and yet loath it ; fear to die , Yet fcorn the purposes for which they live . Then wherefore not renounce them ? No - the dread , The ...
... Themselves love life , and cling to it , as he That overhangs a torrent to a twig . They love it , and yet loath it ; fear to die , Yet fcorn the purposes for which they live . Then wherefore not renounce them ? No - the dread , The ...
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... above all price , I had much rather be myself the slave , 4 And wear the bonds , than fasten them on him . We have no flaves at home . - Then why abroad ? And they themselves once ferried over the wave , That 40 BOOK II . THE TASK .
... above all price , I had much rather be myself the slave , 4 And wear the bonds , than fasten them on him . We have no flaves at home . - Then why abroad ? And they themselves once ferried over the wave , That 40 BOOK II . THE TASK .
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