The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Including the Series Edited with Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, Volume 10Alexander Chalmers J. Johnson, 1810 - English poetry |
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... thou triumphant through the shouting throng Shalt ride , and move with art the willing birds along ; While captive youths and maids , in solemn state , Adorn the scene , and on thy triumph wait . There I , a later conquest of thy bow ...
... thou triumphant through the shouting throng Shalt ride , and move with art the willing birds along ; While captive youths and maids , in solemn state , Adorn the scene , and on thy triumph wait . There I , a later conquest of thy bow ...
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... thou canst safely gaze On all the wonders of that face ; If thou hast charms to guard a heart Secure by secrets of thy art ; O ! teach the mighty charm , that we May gaze securely too , like thee . Canst thou Love's brightest lightning ...
... thou canst safely gaze On all the wonders of that face ; If thou hast charms to guard a heart Secure by secrets of thy art ; O ! teach the mighty charm , that we May gaze securely too , like thee . Canst thou Love's brightest lightning ...
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... thou calm propitious queen , Say , in what solitary grove , Within what hollow rock , or winding cell , By human eyes unseen , Like some retreated Druid , dost thou dwell ? And why , illusive goddess ' why , When we thy mansion would ...
... thou calm propitious queen , Say , in what solitary grove , Within what hollow rock , or winding cell , By human eyes unseen , Like some retreated Druid , dost thou dwell ? And why , illusive goddess ' why , When we thy mansion would ...
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... thou our cares allay ! When all thy moving graces meet , How softly dost thou steal our easy hours away ! O Harmony ! how wondrous sweet , Dost thou our cares allay ! CANTATA V. CORYDON . RECITATIVE . WHILE Corydon the lonely shepherd ...
... thou our cares allay ! When all thy moving graces meet , How softly dost thou steal our easy hours away ! O Harmony ! how wondrous sweet , Dost thou our cares allay ! CANTATA V. CORYDON . RECITATIVE . WHILE Corydon the lonely shepherd ...
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... Thou saw'st thy order late express'd , With added brightness , on Devonia's breast ; Meet the companion knight , and own him with a smile . DUETTO FOR BRITANNIA AND AUGUSTA , BEIT . To shade his peaceful grave , Let growing palms extend ...
... Thou saw'st thy order late express'd , With added brightness , on Devonia's breast ; Meet the companion knight , and own him with a smile . DUETTO FOR BRITANNIA AND AUGUSTA , BEIT . To shade his peaceful grave , Let growing palms extend ...
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