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WHITE thro the neighbouring fields the lower ftalks , With measur'd step ; and
liberal throws the grain 45 Into the faithful bosom of the ground . The harrow
follows harsh , and shuts the scene . Be gracious , HEAVEN ! for now laborious
man las ...
WHITE thro the neighbouring fields the lower ftalks , With measur'd step ; and
liberal throws the grain 45 Into the faithful bosom of the ground . The harrow
follows harsh , and shuts the scene . Be gracious , HEAVEN ! for now laborious
man las ...
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Now from the town Buried in smoke , and sleep , and noisom damps , Oft let me
wander o'er the dewy fields , Where freshnefs breathes , and dash the trembling
drops From the bent bush , as thro ' the verdant maze 105 Of sweet - briar hedges
...
Now from the town Buried in smoke , and sleep , and noisom damps , Oft let me
wander o'er the dewy fields , Where freshnefs breathes , and dash the trembling
drops From the bent bush , as thro ' the verdant maze 105 Of sweet - briar hedges
...
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... impatient , to demand The promis'd sweetness . Man superior walks 170 Amid
the glad creation , musing praise , And looking lively gratitude . At last , The
clouds consign their treasures to the fields ; And B5 The SPRING 9 1 ...
... impatient , to demand The promis'd sweetness . Man superior walks 170 Amid
the glad creation , musing praise , And looking lively gratitude . At last , The
clouds consign their treasures to the fields ; And B5 The SPRING 9 1 ...
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The clouds consign their treasures to the fields ; And , foftly shaking on the
dimpled pool Prelusive drops , let all their moisture flow , 175 In large effusion , o'
er the freshened world . The stealing shower is scarce to patter heard , By such
as ...
The clouds consign their treasures to the fields ; And , foftly shaking on the
dimpled pool Prelusive drops , let all their moisture flow , 175 In large effusion , o'
er the freshened world . The stealing shower is scarce to patter heard , By such
as ...
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Not fo the swain ; He wondering views the bright enchantment bend , Delightful ,
o'er the radiant fields , and runs To catch the falling glory ; but amaz'd 215
Beholds th ' amusive arch before him fly , Then vanish quite away . Still night
succeeds ...
Not fo the swain ; He wondering views the bright enchantment bend , Delightful ,
o'er the radiant fields , and runs To catch the falling glory ; but amaz'd 215
Beholds th ' amusive arch before him fly , Then vanish quite away . Still night
succeeds ...
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| Title | The Seasons Volume 1 of The works of James Thomson in four volumes complete |
| Author | James Thomson |
| Publisher | A. Millar, 1752 |
| Original from | the Bavarian State Library |
| Digitized | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Length | 222 pages |
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