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... and wondering how an author , who seems to have so solid an understanding , when he treats of more weighty subjects in the other pages , should dwell upon such trifles , and give up so much room to matters of mere amusement .
... and wondering how an author , who seems to have so solid an understanding , when he treats of more weighty subjects in the other pages , should dwell upon such trifles , and give up so much room to matters of mere amusement .
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... Fain would he check the fury of his arm ; But when thy cruelties his thoughts engage , The hero kindles with becoming rage , Then countries stolen , and captives unrestored , Give strength to every blow , and edge his sword .
... Fain would he check the fury of his arm ; But when thy cruelties his thoughts engage , The hero kindles with becoming rage , Then countries stolen , and captives unrestored , Give strength to every blow , and edge his sword .
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... and quit the unfinished comb ; Their airy ramblings are with ease confined , Clip their king's wings , and if they stay behind No bold usurper dares invade their right , Nor sound a march , nor give the sign for flight .
... and quit the unfinished comb ; Their airy ramblings are with ease confined , Clip their king's wings , and if they stay behind No bold usurper dares invade their right , Nor sound a march , nor give the sign for flight .
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It was reserved for one or two of our days to give us a true idea of lyric poetry in English . Attend , harmonious saint , and see Thy vocal sons 20 ADDISON'S WORKS . A Song for St Cecilia's Day at Oxford.
It was reserved for one or two of our days to give us a true idea of lyric poetry in English . Attend , harmonious saint , and see Thy vocal sons 20 ADDISON'S WORKS . A Song for St Cecilia's Day at Oxford.
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Soft moving sounds and heavenly airs Give force to every word , and recommend our prayers . When time itself shall be no more , And all things in confusion hurled , Music shall then exert its power , And sound survive the ruins of the ...
Soft moving sounds and heavenly airs Give force to every word , and recommend our prayers . When time itself shall be no more , And all things in confusion hurled , Music shall then exert its power , And sound survive the ruins of the ...
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