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... hear the lark , etc. This passage has been variously interpreted , both lark ( 41 ) and dawn ( 44 ) being taken as the subject of to come . Logically , however , the subject is me ( 38 ) : i . e . the poet , awakened by the lark , comes ...
... hear the lark , etc. This passage has been variously interpreted , both lark ( 41 ) and dawn ( 44 ) being taken as the subject of to come . Logically , however , the subject is me ( 38 ) : i . e . the poet , awakened by the lark , comes ...
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... Hear oft by night , or slumbering seem to hear , O'er his wide stream , the swan's voice warbling clear , And we could boast a Tityrus of yore , Who trod , a welcome guest , your happy shore . Yes , dreary as we own our northern clime ...
... Hear oft by night , or slumbering seem to hear , O'er his wide stream , the swan's voice warbling clear , And we could boast a Tityrus of yore , Who trod , a welcome guest , your happy shore . Yes , dreary as we own our northern clime ...
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... hear 15 475 480 Her dictates from thy mouth ? most men admire Virtue who follow not her lore . Permit me To hear thee when I come ( since no man comes ) , And talk at least , though I despair to attain . Thy Father , who is holy , wise ...
... hear 15 475 480 Her dictates from thy mouth ? most men admire Virtue who follow not her lore . Permit me To hear thee when I come ( since no man comes ) , And talk at least , though I despair to attain . Thy Father , who is holy , wise ...
Contents
Preface | v |
A Paraphrase on Psalm 114 | 1 |
On the Death of a Fair Infant Anno Ætatis | 7 |
Copyright | |
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