Select Works of the British Poets: With Biographical and Critical Prefaces, Volume 2John Aikin |
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... Earth's little bribes . Th ' illustrious stranger , in this foreign land , Like strangers , jealous of her dignity , Studious of home , and ardent to return , Of Earth suspicions , Earth's enchanted cup With cool reserve light touching ...
... Earth's little bribes . Th ' illustrious stranger , in this foreign land , Like strangers , jealous of her dignity , Studious of home , and ardent to return , Of Earth suspicions , Earth's enchanted cup With cool reserve light touching ...
Page 601
... Earth's infected shore , And purge from nuisance his corrupted heart ? Fails her attraction when it draws to Heaven ? Nay , and to what thou valuest more , Earth's joy ? Minds elevate , and panting for unseen , And defecate from sense ...
... Earth's infected shore , And purge from nuisance his corrupted heart ? Fails her attraction when it draws to Heaven ? Nay , and to what thou valuest more , Earth's joy ? Minds elevate , and panting for unseen , And defecate from sense ...
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... Earth , as from my barrier , I set out . How swift I mount ! diminish'd Earth recedes ; I pass the Moon ; and , from her farther side , Pierce Heaven's blue curtain ; strike into remote ; Where , with his lifted tube , the subtle sage ...
... Earth , as from my barrier , I set out . How swift I mount ! diminish'd Earth recedes ; I pass the Moon ; and , from her farther side , Pierce Heaven's blue curtain ; strike into remote ; Where , with his lifted tube , the subtle sage ...
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