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... , But to the house went in : Whence straight he came with hat and wig , A wig that flowed behind , A hat not much the worse for wear , Each comely in its kind . 170 175 180 He held them up , and in his turn Thus 66 COWPER'S POEMS.
... , But to the house went in : Whence straight he came with hat and wig , A wig that flowed behind , A hat not much the worse for wear , Each comely in its kind . 170 175 180 He held them up , and in his turn Thus 66 COWPER'S POEMS.
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Thomas Gray. He held them up , and in his turn Thus showed his ready wit , " My head is twice as big as yours , They ... turning to his horse , he said , " I am in haste to dine ; ' Twas for your pleasure you came here , You shall go back ...
Thomas Gray. He held them up , and in his turn Thus showed his ready wit , " My head is twice as big as yours , They ... turning to his horse , he said , " I am in haste to dine ; ' Twas for your pleasure you came here , You shall go back ...
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... turning from my nursery window , drew A long , long sigh , and wept a last adieu ! But was it such ? It was where thou art gone Adieus and farewells are a sound unknown . May I but meet thee on that peaceful shore , The parting word ...
... turning from my nursery window , drew A long , long sigh , and wept a last adieu ! But was it such ? It was where thou art gone Adieus and farewells are a sound unknown . May I but meet thee on that peaceful shore , The parting word ...
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... turns the springs of life In all that live , plant , animal , and man , ―― 65 20 70 75 And in conclusion mar them . Nature's threads , 80 Fine passing thought , e'en in her coarsest works , Delight in agitation , yet sustain The force ...
... turns the springs of life In all that live , plant , animal , and man , ―― 65 20 70 75 And in conclusion mar them . Nature's threads , 80 Fine passing thought , e'en in her coarsest works , Delight in agitation , yet sustain The force ...
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Thomas Gray. And wins them , but to lose them in his turn . Here rills of oily eloquence , in soft Meanders lubricate the course they take ; The modest speaker is ashamed and grieved To engross a moment's notice ; and yet begs , Begs a ...
Thomas Gray. And wins them , but to lose them in his turn . Here rills of oily eloquence , in soft Meanders lubricate the course they take ; The modest speaker is ashamed and grieved To engross a moment's notice ; and yet begs , Begs a ...
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