Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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... rest he takes , Looks on the glorious sun's new - kindled flame , Without one thought of him from whom it came : The wretch unhallow'd does the day begin , Shakes off his sleep , but shakes not off his sin . The following quotation from ...
... rest he takes , Looks on the glorious sun's new - kindled flame , Without one thought of him from whom it came : The wretch unhallow'd does the day begin , Shakes off his sleep , but shakes not off his sin . The following quotation from ...
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... rest . • Thy life may all the tend'rest care Of Providence 280 FEAR .
... rest . • Thy life may all the tend'rest care Of Providence 280 FEAR .
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... rest . AUTHOR . You seem regardless of the town : Pray , sir , how stand you with the gown ? CONTENT . The clergy say they love me well , Whether they do , they best can tell : They paint me modest , friendly , wise , And always praise ...
... rest . AUTHOR . You seem regardless of the town : Pray , sir , how stand you with the gown ? CONTENT . The clergy say they love me well , Whether they do , they best can tell : They paint me modest , friendly , wise , And always praise ...
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