The Wreath1815 - 156 pages |
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... praise , The silence of neglect can ne'er appal . There are , who , deaf to mad Ambition's call , Would shrink to hear the obstreperous trump of Fame ; Supremely blest , if to their portion fall Health , competence , and peace . Nor ...
... praise , The silence of neglect can ne'er appal . There are , who , deaf to mad Ambition's call , Would shrink to hear the obstreperous trump of Fame ; Supremely blest , if to their portion fall Health , competence , and peace . Nor ...
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... are things of small concern . " Could History man's secret heart reveal , " And what imports a heaven - born mind to learn , " Her transcripts to explore what bosom would not yearn ! " This praise , O Cheronean Sage , * is THE MINSTREL .
... are things of small concern . " Could History man's secret heart reveal , " And what imports a heaven - born mind to learn , " Her transcripts to explore what bosom would not yearn ! " This praise , O Cheronean Sage , * is THE MINSTREL .
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Wreath. " This praise , O Cheronean Sage , * is thine . 66 ( Why should this praise to thee alone belong ? ) " All else from Nature's moral path decline , " Lur'd by the toys that captivate the throng ; " To herd in cabinets and camps ...
Wreath. " This praise , O Cheronean Sage , * is thine . 66 ( Why should this praise to thee alone belong ? ) " All else from Nature's moral path decline , " Lur'd by the toys that captivate the throng ; " To herd in cabinets and camps ...
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... praise the Almighty's name . Lo ! heaven and earth , and seas and skies , In one melodious concert rise , To swell the inspiring theme . Ye fields of light , celestial plains , Where gay transporting beauty reigns , Ye scenes divinely ...
... praise the Almighty's name . Lo ! heaven and earth , and seas and skies , In one melodious concert rise , To swell the inspiring theme . Ye fields of light , celestial plains , Where gay transporting beauty reigns , Ye scenes divinely ...
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... praise bestow : ' Ye'dragons , sound his awful name To heaven aloud ; and roar acclaim , Ye swelling deeps below . Let every element rejoice : Ye thunders , burst with awful voice To him who bids you roll ; His praise in softer notes ...
... praise bestow : ' Ye'dragons , sound his awful name To heaven aloud ; and roar acclaim , Ye swelling deeps below . Let every element rejoice : Ye thunders , burst with awful voice To him who bids you roll ; His praise in softer notes ...
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