Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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... heav'n is stor'd , Each dear affection in thy heart hath place For gifts like these be bounteous heav'n ador'd , And glowing gratitude express the grace . I flatter myself , that , by your having learned to think , you will be qualified ...
... heav'n is stor'd , Each dear affection in thy heart hath place For gifts like these be bounteous heav'n ador'd , And glowing gratitude express the grace . I flatter myself , that , by your having learned to think , you will be qualified ...
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... Heav'n's hallow'd image stamp'd upon his face , And , as he arose , the high behest was giv'n , " That I alone , of all the host of beav'n , " Should reign protectress of the godlike youth : " Thus the Almighty spake : he spake and call ...
... Heav'n's hallow'd image stamp'd upon his face , And , as he arose , the high behest was giv'n , " That I alone , of all the host of beav'n , " Should reign protectress of the godlike youth : " Thus the Almighty spake : he spake and call ...
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... Heav'n's first law ; and this confest , Some are , and must be , greater than the rest ; More rich , more wise ; but who infers from hence That such are happier , shocks all common sense . Heav'n to mankind impartial we confess , If all ...
... Heav'n's first law ; and this confest , Some are , and must be , greater than the rest ; More rich , more wise ; but who infers from hence That such are happier , shocks all common sense . Heav'n to mankind impartial we confess , If all ...
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