The busy day, the peaceful night, Unfelt, uncounted, glided by ; His frame was firm, his powers were bright, Though now his eightieth year was nigh. " Then with no fiery throbbing pain, No cold gradations of decay, Death broke at once the vital chain,... The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. - Page 556by John Hawkins - 1787 - 605 pagesFull view - About this book
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...his powers were bright, Though now hi] eightieth year was nigh, Then with no throbs of fiery pain t No cold gradations of decay : Death broke at once the vital chain, And frec'd his foul the neareft way. STANZAS ON FRIENDSHIP. Occifioncd by the Author's receiving a... | |
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