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Page 88
... Heaven in view , And , -pardon me , the bottle stands with you . I never will believe , the Colonel cries , The sanguinary schemes that some devise , Who make the good Creator on their plan A being of less equity than man . If appetite ...
... Heaven in view , And , -pardon me , the bottle stands with you . I never will believe , the Colonel cries , The sanguinary schemes that some devise , Who make the good Creator on their plan A being of less equity than man . If appetite ...
Page 99
... Heaven abhors the fee . Wherever found ( and all men need thy care ) , Nor age nor infancy could find thee there . The hand , that slew till it could slay no more , Was glued to the sword - hilt with Indian gore . Their prince , as ...
... Heaven abhors the fee . Wherever found ( and all men need thy care ) , Nor age nor infancy could find thee there . The hand , that slew till it could slay no more , Was glued to the sword - hilt with Indian gore . Their prince , as ...
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... Heaven , and nights of equal praise , Serene and peaceful as those heavenly days , When souls drawn upwards in communion sweet Enjoy the stillness of some close retreat , Discourse , as if released and safe at home , Of dangers pass'd ...
... Heaven , and nights of equal praise , Serene and peaceful as those heavenly days , When souls drawn upwards in communion sweet Enjoy the stillness of some close retreat , Discourse , as if released and safe at home , Of dangers pass'd ...
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ton | 13 |
The Yearly Distress or Tithing Time at Stock in | 154 |
Verses supposed to be written by Alexander Selkirk | 160 |
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