Poems ...W. Scott, 1885 - 334 pages |
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Page 47
... sacred day ? Sit long and late at the carousing board ? ( Such were the sins with which he charged his Lord . ) No - the man's morals were exact , what then ? ' Twas his ambition to be seen of men : His virtues were his pride ; and that ...
... sacred day ? Sit long and late at the carousing board ? ( Such were the sins with which he charged his Lord . ) No - the man's morals were exact , what then ? ' Twas his ambition to be seen of men : His virtues were his pride ; and that ...
Page 116
... sacred , his credentials clear . By him , the violated law speaks out Its thunders , and by him , in strains as sweet As angels use , the Gospel whispers peace . He stablishes the strong , restores the weak , Reclaims the wand'rer ...
... sacred , his credentials clear . By him , the violated law speaks out Its thunders , and by him , in strains as sweet As angels use , the Gospel whispers peace . He stablishes the strong , restores the weak , Reclaims the wand'rer ...
Page 305
... sacred joy , yet press'd With sacred sorrow too . Ah , love ! my heart is in the right— Amidst a thousand woes , To thee its ever new delight , And all its peace , it owes . Fresh causes of distress occur Where'er I look or move ; The ...
... sacred joy , yet press'd With sacred sorrow too . Ah , love ! my heart is in the right— Amidst a thousand woes , To thee its ever new delight , And all its peace , it owes . Fresh causes of distress occur Where'er I look or move ; The ...
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On a Plant of VirginsBower | 6 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTICE | 7 |
To my Cousin | 31 |
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