Poems, Volum 1S.A. Oddy, 1815 |
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... what others prove , As if the world and they were hand and glove . Leave kingly backs to cope with kingly cares ; They have their weight to carry , subjects their's ; Poets , of all men , ever least regret Increasing taxes and the ...
... what others prove , As if the world and they were hand and glove . Leave kingly backs to cope with kingly cares ; They have their weight to carry , subjects their's ; Poets , of all men , ever least regret Increasing taxes and the ...
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... what were better cast away— The chain that binds them , and a tyrant's sway ; But they that fight for freedom , undertake The noblest cause mankind can have at stake : Religion , virtue , truth , whate'er we call A blessing - freedom is ...
... what were better cast away— The chain that binds them , and a tyrant's sway ; But they that fight for freedom , undertake The noblest cause mankind can have at stake : Religion , virtue , truth , whate'er we call A blessing - freedom is ...
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... What follows next let cities of great name , And regions long since desolate , proclaim . Nineveh , Babylon , and antient Rome , Speak to the present times , and times to come ; They cry aloud in ev'ry careless ear , Stop , while ye may ...
... What follows next let cities of great name , And regions long since desolate , proclaim . Nineveh , Babylon , and antient Rome , Speak to the present times , and times to come ; They cry aloud in ev'ry careless ear , Stop , while ye may ...
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... what you teach , Mean you to prophesy , or but to preach ? B. I know the mind that feels indeed the fire The muse imparts , and can command the lyre , Acts with a force , and kindles with a zeal , Whate'er the theme , that others never ...
... what you teach , Mean you to prophesy , or but to preach ? B. I know the mind that feels indeed the fire The muse imparts , and can command the lyre , Acts with a force , and kindles with a zeal , Whate'er the theme , that others never ...
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... whate'er is writ , The substitute for genius , sense , and wit . To dally much with subjects mean and low Proves that the mind is weak , or makes it so . Neglected talents rust into decay , And ev'ry effort ends in push - pin play ...
... whate'er is writ , The substitute for genius , sense , and wit . To dally much with subjects mean and low Proves that the mind is weak , or makes it so . Neglected talents rust into decay , And ev'ry effort ends in push - pin play ...
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