English Poetry of the Eighteenth CenturyCecil Albert Moore |
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... happy frailties to all ranks applied ; Shame to the virgin , to the matron pride , Fear to the statesman , rashness ... happy nature to explore , 260 The fool is happy that he knows no more ; The rich is happy in the plenty giv'n , 265 ...
... happy frailties to all ranks applied ; Shame to the virgin , to the matron pride , Fear to the statesman , rashness ... happy nature to explore , 260 The fool is happy that he knows no more ; The rich is happy in the plenty giv'n , 265 ...
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... happy songs Every child may joy to hear . THE SHEPHERD 15 20 How sweet is the shepherd's sweet lot ! From the morn to the evening he strays ; He shall follow his sheep all the day , And his tongue shall be filled with praise . 5 For he ...
... happy songs Every child may joy to hear . THE SHEPHERD 15 20 How sweet is the shepherd's sweet lot ! From the morn to the evening he strays ; He shall follow his sheep all the day , And his tongue shall be filled with praise . 5 For he ...
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... happy child , All creation slept and smil'd ; Sleep , sleep , happy sleep , While o'er thee thy mother weep . 20 Sweet babe , in thy face Holy image I can trace . Sweet babe , once like thee , Thy Maker lay and wept for me , And to ...
... happy child , All creation slept and smil'd ; Sleep , sleep , happy sleep , While o'er thee thy mother weep . 20 Sweet babe , in thy face Holy image I can trace . Sweet babe , once like thee , Thy Maker lay and wept for me , And to ...
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MATTHEW PRIOR | 1 |
If wine and music | 7 |
The Female Phaeton | 15 |
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