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... will consist of such pieces only as , in the judgment of the editor , have a tendency to animate the hearts of those who read them with the love of virtue and honour ; to awaken the most tender sensations in the human breast A 2.
... will consist of such pieces only as , in the judgment of the editor , have a tendency to animate the hearts of those who read them with the love of virtue and honour ; to awaken the most tender sensations in the human breast A 2.
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A Selection of Poetry from Approved Authors. to awaken the most tender sensations in the human breast ; to inculcate sentiments of philanthropy ; and to elevate the mind with love and gratitude to Him from whom every good and benevolent ...
A Selection of Poetry from Approved Authors. to awaken the most tender sensations in the human breast ; to inculcate sentiments of philanthropy ; and to elevate the mind with love and gratitude to Him from whom every good and benevolent ...
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... his fleecy care , Seeks freshest pasture and the purest air , Explores the lost , the wandering sheep directs , By day o'ersees them , and by night protects ; The tender lambs he raises in his arms , Feeds E 2 SELECT POEMS . 39.
... his fleecy care , Seeks freshest pasture and the purest air , Explores the lost , the wandering sheep directs , By day o'ersees them , and by night protects ; The tender lambs he raises in his arms , Feeds E 2 SELECT POEMS . 39.
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A Selection of Poetry from Approved Authors. The tender lambs he raises in his arms , Feeds from his hand , and in his bosom warms : Thus shall mankind his guardian care engage , The promis'd father of the future age . No more shall ...
A Selection of Poetry from Approved Authors. The tender lambs he raises in his arms , Feeds from his hand , and in his bosom warms : Thus shall mankind his guardian care engage , The promis'd father of the future age . No more shall ...
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... father's lustre and the mother's bloom . Then infant reason grows apace , and calls For the kind hand of an assiduous care . Delightful task ! to rear the tender thought , To teach the young idea how to shoot , To F 2 SELECT POEMS . 51 33.
... father's lustre and the mother's bloom . Then infant reason grows apace , and calls For the kind hand of an assiduous care . Delightful task ! to rear the tender thought , To teach the young idea how to shoot , To F 2 SELECT POEMS . 51 33.
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