Poems ...W. Scott, 1885 - 334 pages |
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Page 66
... treasures centre , what delights in thee . Had he the gems , the spices , and the land That boasts the treasure , all at his command , The fragrant grove , th ' inestimable mine , Were light when weigh'd against one smile of thine ...
... treasures centre , what delights in thee . Had he the gems , the spices , and the land That boasts the treasure , all at his command , The fragrant grove , th ' inestimable mine , Were light when weigh'd against one smile of thine ...
Page 85
... of youth . Religion what treasure untold Resides in that heavenly word ! More precious than silver and gold , Or all that VERSES . 85 Verses supposed to be written by Alexander Selkirk Verses supposed to be written by Alexander Selkirk.
... of youth . Religion what treasure untold Resides in that heavenly word ! More precious than silver and gold , Or all that VERSES . 85 Verses supposed to be written by Alexander Selkirk Verses supposed to be written by Alexander Selkirk.
Page 180
... treasure , We should , when undeceived , conclude Friendship , imaginary good , A mere Utopian pleasure . An acquisition , rather rare , Is yet no subject of despair ; Nor should it seem distressful , If either on forbidden ground , Or ...
... treasure , We should , when undeceived , conclude Friendship , imaginary good , A mere Utopian pleasure . An acquisition , rather rare , Is yet no subject of despair ; Nor should it seem distressful , If either on forbidden ground , Or ...
Contents
On a Plant of VirginsBower | 6 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTICE | 7 |
To my Cousin | 31 |
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