A Collection of Poems in Six Volumes, Volume 6For R. and J. Dodsley, at Tully's-Head in Pall-Mall, 1763 - 336 pages |
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Page 90
... meet their well - adjusted doom : Then shall this scene , which now to human fight Seems fo unworthy Wisdom infinite , A fyftem of confummate skill appear , And ev'ry cloud difpers'd , be beautiful and clear . Doubt we of this ! what ...
... meet their well - adjusted doom : Then shall this scene , which now to human fight Seems fo unworthy Wisdom infinite , A fyftem of confummate skill appear , And ev'ry cloud difpers'd , be beautiful and clear . Doubt we of this ! what ...
Page 97
... up the dusky lawn , to spy The last faint gleamings of the twilight fky . Then wilt thou ftill thy penfive vot'ry meet , Oft as he calls thee to this gloomy feat VOL . VI . G For For here , with many a folemn myftic rite , [ 97 ]
... up the dusky lawn , to spy The last faint gleamings of the twilight fky . Then wilt thou ftill thy penfive vot'ry meet , Oft as he calls thee to this gloomy feat VOL . VI . G For For here , with many a folemn myftic rite , [ 97 ]
Page 150
... meet In fome friendly rural feat ; Where I gladfome oft ' furvey Nature in her best array , Woods and lawns and lakes between , Fields of corn and hedges green , Fallow grounds of tawny hue , Distant hills , and mountains blue ; On ...
... meet In fome friendly rural feat ; Where I gladfome oft ' furvey Nature in her best array , Woods and lawns and lakes between , Fields of corn and hedges green , Fallow grounds of tawny hue , Distant hills , and mountains blue ; On ...
Page 153
... meet , Near fome noble's ancient feat , Where long winding walks are feen Stately oaks and elms between , Whofe arms promifcuous form above High over - arch'd a green alcove ; While the hoarfe - voic'd hungry rook Near her ftick - built ...
... meet , Near fome noble's ancient feat , Where long winding walks are feen Stately oaks and elms between , Whofe arms promifcuous form above High over - arch'd a green alcove ; While the hoarfe - voic'd hungry rook Near her ftick - built ...
Page 154
... meet The viol touch'd by finger neat , Or , foft fymphonies among Wrap me in the facred fong , Attun'd by Handel's matchless skill , While Attention mute and ftill Fixes all my foul to hear The voice harmonious , sweet and clear . Nor ...
... meet The viol touch'd by finger neat , Or , foft fymphonies among Wrap me in the facred fong , Attun'd by Handel's matchless skill , While Attention mute and ftill Fixes all my foul to hear The voice harmonious , sweet and clear . Nor ...
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