| John Franklin Jameson - Biography & Autobiography - 1993 - 470 pages
...words with which Milton, in the second sonnet to Cyriack Skinner, speaks of the loss of his eyes: Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope; but still bear up and steer Right onward. What supports me, dost thou ask? The conscience, friend, to have lost... | |
| Kevin P. Van Anglen - Literary Criticism - 1993 - 280 pages
...appear Of sun or moon or star throughout the year, Or man or woman. Yet I argue not Against Heav'n's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope, but still bear up and steer Right onward. What supports me, dost thou ask? In liberty's defense, my noble task,... | |
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