Cyclopædia of poetical quotations ... Edited by H. G. AdamsRobert Forrester, 1865 - 16 pages |
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... breathing sounds Takes counsel , like a friend , in our still hours , And points us to the stars - the waneless stars- > That whisper an hereafter to our souls . It breathes upon our spirits a rich balm , And , with its tender tones and ...
... breathing sounds Takes counsel , like a friend , in our still hours , And points us to the stars - the waneless stars- > That whisper an hereafter to our souls . It breathes upon our spirits a rich balm , And , with its tender tones and ...
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... breath , And rhyme and quibble in the pains of death . Whose every look and gesture was a joke To clapping theatres , and shouting crowds , Tickell . And made even thick - lipped , musing melancholy To gather up her face into a smile ...
... breath , And rhyme and quibble in the pains of death . Whose every look and gesture was a joke To clapping theatres , and shouting crowds , Tickell . And made even thick - lipped , musing melancholy To gather up her face into a smile ...
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... I must not look to have ; but , in their stead , Curses , not loud , but deep , mouth - honour , breath , Which the poor heart would fain cling to , but dare not . Shakspere . Though now this grained face of mine be hid In.
... I must not look to have ; but , in their stead , Curses , not loud , but deep , mouth - honour , breath , Which the poor heart would fain cling to , but dare not . Shakspere . Though now this grained face of mine be hid In.
Page 36
... breath of heaven fresh blowing , pure and sweet , With day - spring born : here leave me to respire . " Amend your ways , your life amend ! " The preacher cries , but few attend ; Or , if awhile they seem to give Heed to the warning ...
... breath of heaven fresh blowing , pure and sweet , With day - spring born : here leave me to respire . " Amend your ways , your life amend ! " The preacher cries , but few attend ; Or , if awhile they seem to give Heed to the warning ...
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... breath , but now Self - mettle tires him . Make boot of his distraction : never anger Made good guard for itself . Shakspere . Anger's my meat ; I sup upon myself , And so shall starve with feeding . Shakspere . What sudden anger's this ...
... breath , but now Self - mettle tires him . Make boot of his distraction : never anger Made good guard for itself . Shakspere . Anger's my meat ; I sup upon myself , And so shall starve with feeding . Shakspere . What sudden anger's this ...
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