The Poetical Works of William CowperH.G. Bohn, 1854 |
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... fear'd In Albion's happy isle . The lumber stood Ponderous , and fixt by its own massy weight . But elbows still were wanting ; these , some say , An Alderman of Cripplegate contrived , And some ascribe the invention to a priest Burly ...
... fear'd In Albion's happy isle . The lumber stood Ponderous , and fixt by its own massy weight . But elbows still were wanting ; these , some say , An Alderman of Cripplegate contrived , And some ascribe the invention to a priest Burly ...
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... fear to die , Yet scorn the purposes for which they live . Then wherefore not renounce them ? No - the dread , The slavish dread of solitude that breeds Reflection and remorse , the fear of shame , And their inveterate habits , all ...
... fear to die , Yet scorn the purposes for which they live . Then wherefore not renounce them ? No - the dread , The slavish dread of solitude that breeds Reflection and remorse , the fear of shame , And their inveterate habits , all ...
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... fears . But comes at last the dull and dusky eve , And sends thee to thy cabin well - prepared To dream all night of what the day denied . Alas ! expect it not . We found no bait To tempt us in thy country . Doing good , Disinterested ...
... fears . But comes at last the dull and dusky eve , And sends thee to thy cabin well - prepared To dream all night of what the day denied . Alas ! expect it not . We found no bait To tempt us in thy country . Doing good , Disinterested ...
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... sure effects ; Of action and re - action . He has found The source of the disease that nature feels , And bids the world take heart and banish fear . 195 Thou fool ! will thy discovery of the cause Suspend 32 COWPER'S POEMS .
... sure effects ; Of action and re - action . He has found The source of the disease that nature feels , And bids the world take heart and banish fear . 195 Thou fool ! will thy discovery of the cause Suspend 32 COWPER'S POEMS .
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... fear no discipline of human hands . The pulpit therefore , ( and I name it , fill'd With solemn awe , that bids me well beware With what intent I touch that holy thing ; ) The pulpit , ( when the satirist has at last , Strutting and ...
... fear no discipline of human hands . The pulpit therefore , ( and I name it , fill'd With solemn awe , that bids me well beware With what intent I touch that holy thing ; ) The pulpit , ( when the satirist has at last , Strutting and ...
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