Poems, Volume 1W. Wilson, 1821 - Poets, English |
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... thought And dint of genius , to an affluent lot , He laid his head in luxury's soft lap , And took , too often , there his easy nap . If brighter beams than all he threw not forth , ' Twas negligence in him , not want of worth . Surly ...
... thought And dint of genius , to an affluent lot , He laid his head in luxury's soft lap , And took , too often , there his easy nap . If brighter beams than all he threw not forth , ' Twas negligence in him , not want of worth . Surly ...
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... thought , word , action , to the test ; Warns him , or prompts , approves him , or restrains , As reason , or as passion , takes the reins , Heaven from above , and conscience from within , Cries in his startled ear --- Abstain from sin ...
... thought , word , action , to the test ; Warns him , or prompts , approves him , or restrains , As reason , or as passion , takes the reins , Heaven from above , and conscience from within , Cries in his startled ear --- Abstain from sin ...
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... thought th ' employment seems to suit , Psaltery and sackbut , dulcimer and flute . Oh fie ! ' tis evangelical and pure ; Observe each face , how sober and demure ! Ecstasy sets her stamp on every mien ; Chins fallen 26 PROGRESS OF ERROR .
... thought th ' employment seems to suit , Psaltery and sackbut , dulcimer and flute . Oh fie ! ' tis evangelical and pure ; Observe each face , how sober and demure ! Ecstasy sets her stamp on every mien ; Chins fallen 26 PROGRESS OF ERROR .
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... thoughts employ ; Prepares for meals as jockies take a sweat , Oh , nauseous ! -an emetic for a whet ! Will providence overlook the wasted good ? Temperance were no virtue , if he could . That pleasures , therefore , or what such we ...
... thoughts employ ; Prepares for meals as jockies take a sweat , Oh , nauseous ! -an emetic for a whet ! Will providence overlook the wasted good ? Temperance were no virtue , if he could . That pleasures , therefore , or what such we ...
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... thoughts will hardly find it one . Fresh confidence the speculatist takes From every hair - brained proselyte he makes ; And therefore prints . Himself but half deceived , Till others have the soothing tale believed . Hence comment ...
... thoughts will hardly find it one . Fresh confidence the speculatist takes From every hair - brained proselyte he makes ; And therefore prints . Himself but half deceived , Till others have the soothing tale believed . Hence comment ...
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