Poems on Various Subjects: But Chiefly Moral and Descriptive, with Songs, and Copious NotesPrinted at the Dumfries & Galloway courier office, 1822 - 283 стор. |
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... virtue was ever their rule . And smooth did that eloquence flow Which passion can curb and control ; And numbers harmonious , you know , Both mould and ennoble the soul . C The arts in full lusture did shine , The pencil 33.
... virtue was ever their rule . And smooth did that eloquence flow Which passion can curb and control ; And numbers harmonious , you know , Both mould and ennoble the soul . C The arts in full lusture did shine , The pencil 33.
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... virtue we can't but admire , It speaks with such force to the heart ; A Brutus respect does require , As he acted a glorious part . But luxury's feculent stream At last did intoxicate so , That they never awoke from their dream Till ...
... virtue we can't but admire , It speaks with such force to the heart ; A Brutus respect does require , As he acted a glorious part . But luxury's feculent stream At last did intoxicate so , That they never awoke from their dream Till ...
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... . Each scheme in her wisdom is form'd , All consequences justly she weighs- ' Gainst guile , fraud , and anger , thus arm'd , She Reason's safe dictates obeys . Kind temperance the passions control , And virtue her conduct C 2 39.
... . Each scheme in her wisdom is form'd , All consequences justly she weighs- ' Gainst guile , fraud , and anger , thus arm'd , She Reason's safe dictates obeys . Kind temperance the passions control , And virtue her conduct C 2 39.
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... virtue her conduct does sway , Suppressing each tumult of soul , Lust and cruelty chasing away . Sobriety sweeteneth health , The faculties clear doth preserve Points to honour , distinction , and wealth , And bids us prepare for the ...
... virtue her conduct does sway , Suppressing each tumult of soul , Lust and cruelty chasing away . Sobriety sweeteneth health , The faculties clear doth preserve Points to honour , distinction , and wealth , And bids us prepare for the ...
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... virtue to grow ; If culture you on it impart , It will a rich harvest bestow . Yet still I should wish for a friend , On whom I could always rely ; My happiness it would extend , As friendship's a sweet social tie . And if Heaven would ...
... virtue to grow ; If culture you on it impart , It will a rich harvest bestow . Yet still I should wish for a friend , On whom I could always rely ; My happiness it would extend , As friendship's a sweet social tie . And if Heaven would ...
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