Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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... thought by day , my dream by night . -But first and ever nearest to my heart Was this prime duty ; so to frame my conduct Tow'rd such a father , as , were I a father , My soul would wish to meet with from a son.- And may reproach ...
... thought by day , my dream by night . -But first and ever nearest to my heart Was this prime duty ; so to frame my conduct Tow'rd such a father , as , were I a father , My soul would wish to meet with from a son.- And may reproach ...
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... thought , and shew'd the way Which leads to present peace and future bliss . Though now far distant , yet in thought be near , And share with me reflection's sacred hour . And oh to thee may each revolving year Its choicest blessings ...
... thought , and shew'd the way Which leads to present peace and future bliss . Though now far distant , yet in thought be near , And share with me reflection's sacred hour . And oh to thee may each revolving year Its choicest blessings ...
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... thought , after me ? · O tell me I yet have a friend , Though a friend I am never to see . How fleet is a glance of the mind ! Compar'd with the speed of its flight , The tempest itself lags behind , And the swift - winged arrows of ...
... thought , after me ? · O tell me I yet have a friend , Though a friend I am never to see . How fleet is a glance of the mind ! Compar'd with the speed of its flight , The tempest itself lags behind , And the swift - winged arrows of ...
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