The Poetical Works of William Cowper, Volume 1Nichol, 1854 - 428 pages |
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Page vii
... smile back on him , like one select sunny spot upon a traveller , through an atmosphere of clouds and darkness . He had , indeed , then , as in every other portion of his life , some nervous apprehensions to con- tend with . His special ...
... smile back on him , like one select sunny spot upon a traveller , through an atmosphere of clouds and darkness . He had , indeed , then , as in every other portion of his life , some nervous apprehensions to con- tend with . His special ...
Page 5
... smile , to crouch , to please ; If smooth Dissimulation , skill'd to grace A devil's purpose with an angel's face ; If smiling peeresses and simpering peers , Encompassing his throne a few short years ; If the gilt carriage and the ...
... smile , to crouch , to please ; If smooth Dissimulation , skill'd to grace A devil's purpose with an angel's face ; If smiling peeresses and simpering peers , Encompassing his throne a few short years ; If the gilt carriage and the ...
Page 9
... smile , And fill with discontent a British isle . A. Freeman and slave , then , if the case be such , Stand on a level ; and you prove too much . If all men indiscriminately share His fostering power and tutelary care , As well be yoked ...
... smile , And fill with discontent a British isle . A. Freeman and slave , then , if the case be such , Stand on a level ; and you prove too much . If all men indiscriminately share His fostering power and tutelary care , As well be yoked ...
Page 13
... tear , Can call her smiling down , and fix her here . But when a country ( one that I could name ) In prostitution sinks the sense of shame ; 383 390 400 410 When infamous Venality , grown bold , Writes on his TABLE TALK . 13.
... tear , Can call her smiling down , and fix her here . But when a country ( one that I could name ) In prostitution sinks the sense of shame ; 383 390 400 410 When infamous Venality , grown bold , Writes on his TABLE TALK . 13.
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... smile , the sweetness , or the grace ; The dark and sullen humour of the time Judged every effort of the Muse a crime ; Verse , in the finest mould of fancy cast , Was lumber in an age so void of taste . 620 But when the second Charles ...
... smile , the sweetness , or the grace ; The dark and sullen humour of the time Judged every effort of the Muse a crime ; Verse , in the finest mould of fancy cast , Was lumber in an age so void of taste . 620 But when the second Charles ...
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