Poems ...W. Scott, 1885 - 334 pages |
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Page 55
... wind ; Then wherefore weep for England , what appears In England's case to move the muse to tears ? The prophet wept for Israel , wish'd his eyes Were fountains fed with infinite supplies ; For Israel dealt in robbery and wrong , There ...
... wind ; Then wherefore weep for England , what appears In England's case to move the muse to tears ? The prophet wept for Israel , wish'd his eyes Were fountains fed with infinite supplies ; For Israel dealt in robbery and wrong , There ...
Page 130
... wind and steam , Moisture and drought , mice , worms , and swarming flies Minute as dust and numberless , oft work Dire disappointment that admits no cure , And which no care can obviate . It were long , Too long to tell th ' expedients ...
... wind and steam , Moisture and drought , mice , worms , and swarming flies Minute as dust and numberless , oft work Dire disappointment that admits no cure , And which no care can obviate . It were long , Too long to tell th ' expedients ...
Page 322
... wind flies with half her speed . From anxious fears of future ill Guard well the cheerful , happy now ; Gild e'en your sorrows with a smile , No blessing is unmix'd below . Thy neighing steeds and lowing herds , Thy num'rous flocks ...
... wind flies with half her speed . From anxious fears of future ill Guard well the cheerful , happy now ; Gild e'en your sorrows with a smile , No blessing is unmix'd below . Thy neighing steeds and lowing herds , Thy num'rous flocks ...
Contents
On a Plant of VirginsBower | 6 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTICE | 7 |
To my Cousin | 31 |
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