The Poetical Works of John Milton, Volume 1T. Noble, 1845 |
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... praise cannot be bestowed , and as Dr. Johnson justly observes , the purpose of the poem was the most useful and ar- duous that could be chosen " to vindicate the works of God to man . His subject is the fate of worlds , the revolution ...
... praise cannot be bestowed , and as Dr. Johnson justly observes , the purpose of the poem was the most useful and ar- duous that could be chosen " to vindicate the works of God to man . His subject is the fate of worlds , the revolution ...
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... praise , And some the architect : his hand was known In heaven by many a towered structure high , Where scepter'd angels held their residence , And sat as princes ; whom the supreme King Exalted to such power , and gave ta rule , Each ...
... praise , And some the architect : his hand was known In heaven by many a towered structure high , Where scepter'd angels held their residence , And sat as princes ; whom the supreme King Exalted to such power , and gave ta rule , Each ...
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... praise is it to endure ? But now I feel I hunger , which declares Nature hath need of what she asks ; yet God . Can satisfy that need some other way , Though hunger still remain : so it remain Without this body's wasting , I content me ...
... praise is it to endure ? But now I feel I hunger , which declares Nature hath need of what she asks ; yet God . Can satisfy that need some other way , Though hunger still remain : so it remain Without this body's wasting , I content me ...
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... praise . What if with like aversion I reject Riches and realms ? yet not for that a crown , Golden in show , is but a wreath of thorns , Brings dangers , troubles , cares , and sleepless nights . To him who wears the regal diadem , When ...
... praise . What if with like aversion I reject Riches and realms ? yet not for that a crown , Golden in show , is but a wreath of thorns , Brings dangers , troubles , cares , and sleepless nights . To him who wears the regal diadem , When ...
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... praise , if always praise unmix'd ? And what the people but a herd confus'd , A miscellaneous rabble , who extol Things vulgar , and , well weigh'd , scarce worth the praise ? They praise , and they admire , they know not what , And ...
... praise , if always praise unmix'd ? And what the people but a herd confus'd , A miscellaneous rabble , who extol Things vulgar , and , well weigh'd , scarce worth the praise ? They praise , and they admire , they know not what , And ...
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