The Poetical Works of William Cowper, Volume 2George Bell, 1909 |
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... ! but such as boyish appetite Disdains not , nor the palate , undepraved By culinary arts , unsavoury deems .、 No Sofa then awaited my return , 115 120 125 J Nor Sofa then I needed . Youth repairs His wasted THE SOFA . 11.
... ! but such as boyish appetite Disdains not , nor the palate , undepraved By culinary arts , unsavoury deems .、 No Sofa then awaited my return , 115 120 125 J Nor Sofa then I needed . Youth repairs His wasted THE SOFA . 11.
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William Cowper John Bruce. Nor Sofa then I needed . Youth repairs His wasted spirits quickly , by long toil Incurring short fatigue : and though our years , As life declines , speed rapidly away , And not a year but pilfers as he goes ...
William Cowper John Bruce. Nor Sofa then I needed . Youth repairs His wasted spirits quickly , by long toil Incurring short fatigue : and though our years , As life declines , speed rapidly away , And not a year but pilfers as he goes ...
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... youth in occupations only fit For second childhood ; and devote old age To sports which only childhood could excuse . There they are happiest who dissemble best Their weariness ; and they the most polite 625 630 635 640 * " And ; " Eds ...
... youth in occupations only fit For second childhood ; and devote old age To sports which only childhood could excuse . There they are happiest who dissemble best Their weariness ; and they the most polite 625 630 635 640 * " And ; " Eds ...
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... youth , But strong for service still , and unimpaired . His eye was meek and gentle , and a smile Played on his lips , and in his speech was heard Paternal sweetness , dignity , and love . The occupation dearest to his heart Was to ...
... youth , But strong for service still , and unimpaired . His eye was meek and gentle , and a smile Played on his lips , and in his speech was heard Paternal sweetness , dignity , and love . The occupation dearest to his heart Was to ...
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... youth were broken ; bars and bolts Grew rusty by disuse ; and massy gates Forgot their office , opening with a touch ; Till gowns at length are found mere masquerade , The tasselled cap and the spruce band a jest , A mockery of the ...
... youth were broken ; bars and bolts Grew rusty by disuse ; and massy gates Forgot their office , opening with a touch ; Till gowns at length are found mere masquerade , The tasselled cap and the spruce band a jest , A mockery of the ...
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