The Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden, Esq;: Containing All His Original Poems, Tales, and Translations, Volume 1J. and R. Tonson, 1760 |
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... light we view him , he is fure always to excel ; and if univerfality of genius gives a title to pre- eminence , perhaps we fhall be fcarcely excufed for admitting any to rank above him . In elegy he was plaintive and tender ; in ...
... light we view him , he is fure always to excel ; and if univerfality of genius gives a title to pre- eminence , perhaps we fhall be fcarcely excufed for admitting any to rank above him . In elegy he was plaintive and tender ; in ...
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... light , Never to die , and take to heav'n their flight ; Deck'd in thy verfe , as clad with rays they shine , All glorified , immortal , and divine . As Britain in rich foil abounding wide , Furnish'd for use , for luxury , and pride ...
... light , Never to die , and take to heav'n their flight ; Deck'd in thy verfe , as clad with rays they shine , All glorified , immortal , and divine . As Britain in rich foil abounding wide , Furnish'd for use , for luxury , and pride ...
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... light , The father's promised Paraclete ! Thrice holy fount , thrice holy fire , Our hearts with heavenly love inspire ; Come , and thy facred unction bring To fanctify us , while we fing . Plenteous of grace , descend from high , Rich ...
... light , The father's promised Paraclete ! Thrice holy fount , thrice holy fire , Our hearts with heavenly love inspire ; Come , and thy facred unction bring To fanctify us , while we fing . Plenteous of grace , descend from high , Rich ...
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... light on all , And still outshines the bright original . Now Ovid boasts th ' advantage of thy long , And tells his story in the British tongue ; Thy charming verfe , and fair translations show How thy own laurel firft began to grow ...
... light on all , And still outshines the bright original . Now Ovid boasts th ' advantage of thy long , And tells his story in the British tongue ; Thy charming verfe , and fair translations show How thy own laurel firft began to grow ...
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... light Monfieur the grave Don out- weigh'd : His fortune turn'd the scale where'er ' twas caft ; Tho Indian mines were in the other laid . XXIV . When absent , yet we conquer'd in his right : For tho fome meaner artist's skill were fhown ...
... light Monfieur the grave Don out- weigh'd : His fortune turn'd the scale where'er ' twas caft ; Tho Indian mines were in the other laid . XXIV . When absent , yet we conquer'd in his right : For tho fome meaner artist's skill were fhown ...
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