The Poetical Works of William Cowper, Volume 1G. Routledge and Sons, 1867 - 630 pages |
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Page xxiv
... red circle round the neck , showed the desperation and the character of the attempt . In this state of horror Major ... vengeance , -my eternal portion Scarce can endure delay of execution , - Wait with impatient readiness to seize ...
... red circle round the neck , showed the desperation and the character of the attempt . In this state of horror Major ... vengeance , -my eternal portion Scarce can endure delay of execution , - Wait with impatient readiness to seize ...
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... vengeance at his heels , His conscience , like a glassy lake before , Lash'd into foaming waves begins to roar , The ... red vengeance from his willing hand . A soul redeem'd demands a life of praise , Hence TRUTH . 69.
... vengeance at his heels , His conscience , like a glassy lake before , Lash'd into foaming waves begins to roar , The ... red vengeance from his willing hand . A soul redeem'd demands a life of praise , Hence TRUTH . 69.
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