The Poetical Works of William CowperBell and Daldy, 1825 - 611 pages |
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... and enclos'd In boundless oceans never to be pass'd By navigators uninform'd as they , Or plow'd perhaps by British bark again : But far beyond the rest , and with most cause , Thee , gentle savage ! " whom no love of 26 THE TASK .
... and enclos'd In boundless oceans never to be pass'd By navigators uninform'd as they , Or plow'd perhaps by British bark again : But far beyond the rest , and with most cause , Thee , gentle savage ! " whom no love of 26 THE TASK .
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... perhaps , Or else vain - glory , prompted us to draw Forth from thy native bow'rs , to show thee here With what superior skill we can abuse The gifts of Providence , and squander life . The dream is past ; and thou hast found again Thy ...
... perhaps , Or else vain - glory , prompted us to draw Forth from thy native bow'rs , to show thee here With what superior skill we can abuse The gifts of Providence , and squander life . The dream is past ; and thou hast found again Thy ...
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... perhaps thrive only there , Yet not in cities oft : in proud , and gay , And gain - devoted cities . Thither flow , As to a common and most poisome sewer , The dregs and feculence of ev'ry land . In cities foul example on most minds ...
... perhaps thrive only there , Yet not in cities oft : in proud , and gay , And gain - devoted cities . Thither flow , As to a common and most poisome sewer , The dregs and feculence of ev'ry land . In cities foul example on most minds ...
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... sings . But ab ! not such , Or seldom such , the hearers of his song . Fastidious , or else listless , or perhaps Aware of nothing arduous in a task They never undertook , they little note His dangers or THE TIME - PIECE . 41.
... sings . But ab ! not such , Or seldom such , the hearers of his song . Fastidious , or else listless , or perhaps Aware of nothing arduous in a task They never undertook , they little note His dangers or THE TIME - PIECE . 41.
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... perhaps are mov'd , but are not taught , While prejudice in men of stronger minds Takes deeper root , confirm'd by what they see . A relaxation of religion's hold Upon roving and untutor'd heart Soon follows , and , the curb of ...
... perhaps are mov'd , but are not taught , While prejudice in men of stronger minds Takes deeper root , confirm'd by what they see . A relaxation of religion's hold Upon roving and untutor'd heart Soon follows , and , the curb of ...
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