The Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden, Esq: Containing All His Original Poems, Tales, and Translations ...J. and R. Tonson, 1767 - English poetry |
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... law , order , and fub- ordination began to flow once again quietly in their antient and pro- per channels . 2 Charles X. named alfo Guftarus , nephew to the great Guftavus Adelphus . Such Such mortal quarrels to compofe in peace As ...
... law , order , and fub- ordination began to flow once again quietly in their antient and pro- per channels . 2 Charles X. named alfo Guftarus , nephew to the great Guftavus Adelphus . Such Such mortal quarrels to compofe in peace As ...
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... laws ; Whofe rigid letter , while pronounc'd by you , Is fofter made . So winds that tempefts brew , When through Arabian groves they take their flight , Made wanton with rich odours , lofe their fpite . And as thofe lees , that trouble ...
... laws ; Whofe rigid letter , while pronounc'd by you , Is fofter made . So winds that tempefts brew , When through Arabian groves they take their flight , Made wanton with rich odours , lofe their fpite . And as thofe lees , that trouble ...
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... laws , You for their umpire and their fynod take , And their appeal alone to Cæfar make . Kind heav'n fo rare a temper did provide , That guilt repenting might in it confide . Among our crimes oblivion may be fet : But ' tis our king's ...
... laws , You for their umpire and their fynod take , And their appeal alone to Cæfar make . Kind heav'n fo rare a temper did provide , That guilt repenting might in it confide . Among our crimes oblivion may be fet : But ' tis our king's ...
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... laws , and guide the ftate . The nation's foul , our monarch , does difpenfe , Through you , to us his vital influence ; You are the channel , where thofe fpirits flow , And work them higher , as to us they go . In open profpect nothing ...
... laws , and guide the ftate . The nation's foul , our monarch , does difpenfe , Through you , to us his vital influence ; You are the channel , where thofe fpirits flow , And work them higher , as to us they go . In open profpect nothing ...
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... laws Exclude foft mercy from a private cause , In your tribunal most herself does please ; There only fmiles because the lives at eafe ; And , like young David , finds her ftrength the more , When difincumber'd from thofe arms fhe wore ...
... laws Exclude foft mercy from a private cause , In your tribunal most herself does please ; There only fmiles because the lives at eafe ; And , like young David , finds her ftrength the more , When difincumber'd from thofe arms fhe wore ...
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