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... heaven . JOHN DONNE . When we behold an angel , not to fear , Is to be impudent . DRYDEN . That we may angels seem , we paint them elves , And are but satires to set up ourselves . DRYDEN . i saw th ' angelic guards from earth ascend ...
... heaven . JOHN DONNE . When we behold an angel , not to fear , Is to be impudent . DRYDEN . That we may angels seem , we paint them elves , And are but satires to set up ourselves . DRYDEN . i saw th ' angelic guards from earth ascend ...
Page 40
... which Joseph never wore ! He shows , on holidays , a sacred pin That touch'd the ruff that touch'd Queen Bess's chin . YOUNG : Love of Fame . ANXIETY . What avails it that indulgent heaven From mortal 40 ANGUISH - ANTIQUITIES .
... which Joseph never wore ! He shows , on holidays , a sacred pin That touch'd the ruff that touch'd Queen Bess's chin . YOUNG : Love of Fame . ANXIETY . What avails it that indulgent heaven From mortal 40 ANGUISH - ANTIQUITIES .
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... heaven our author fetch'd They who reach. None but an author knows an author's cares , Or fancy's fondness for the child she bears . COWPER . For he writes not for money , nor for praise , Nor to be call'd a wit , nor to wear bays . SIR ...
... heaven our author fetch'd They who reach. None but an author knows an author's cares , Or fancy's fondness for the child she bears . COWPER . For he writes not for money , nor for praise , Nor to be call'd a wit , nor to wear bays . SIR ...
Page 62
... heaven is in thy soul ; Beauty and virtue shine forever round thee , Bright'ning each other ! thou art all divine . ADDISON . She moves ! life wanders up and down Through all her face , and lights up every charm . ADDISON . In praising ...
... heaven is in thy soul ; Beauty and virtue shine forever round thee , Bright'ning each other ! thou art all divine . ADDISON . She moves ! life wanders up and down Through all her face , and lights up every charm . ADDISON . In praising ...
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... Heaven did a recompense as largely send ; He gave to misery all he had — a tear ; He gain'd from heaven - ' twas all he wish'd- a friend ! GRAY . Fear makes men look aside , and so their footing miss . DRYDEN . The brave man seeks not ...
... Heaven did a recompense as largely send ; He gave to misery all he had — a tear ; He gain'd from heaven - ' twas all he wish'd- a friend ! GRAY . Fear makes men look aside , and so their footing miss . DRYDEN . The brave man seeks not ...
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