Poems ...W. Scott, 1885 - 334 pages |
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Page 55
... speak her happy - let the muse look round From East to West , no sorrow can be found , Or only what , in cottages confined , Sighs unregarded to the passing wind ; Then wherefore weep for England , what appears In England's case to move ...
... speak her happy - let the muse look round From East to West , no sorrow can be found , Or only what , in cottages confined , Sighs unregarded to the passing wind ; Then wherefore weep for England , what appears In England's case to move ...
Page 152
... speak Thy pow'r And goodness infinite , but speak in ears That hear not , or receive not their report . In vain Thy creatures testify of Thee Till thou proclaim Thyself . Theirs is indeed A teaching voice ; but ' tis the praise of Thine ...
... speak Thy pow'r And goodness infinite , but speak in ears That hear not , or receive not their report . In vain Thy creatures testify of Thee Till thou proclaim Thyself . Theirs is indeed A teaching voice ; but ' tis the praise of Thine ...
Page 209
... speak , and stroke my head , and smile ) , Could those few pleasant days again appear , Might one wish bring them , would I wish them here ? I would not trust my heart ; -the dear delight Seems so to be desired , perhaps I might.- But a ...
... speak , and stroke my head , and smile ) , Could those few pleasant days again appear , Might one wish bring them , would I wish them here ? I would not trust my heart ; -the dear delight Seems so to be desired , perhaps I might.- But a ...
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On a Plant of VirginsBower | 6 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTICE | 7 |
To my Cousin | 31 |
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