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Page 154
... or stems the tepid wave , And thanks his gods for all the good they gave . Such
is the patriot's boast , where'er we roam , His first , best country , ever is at home .
And yet , perhaps , if countries we compare , And estimate the blessings which ...
... or stems the tepid wave , And thanks his gods for all the good they gave . Such
is the patriot's boast , where'er we roam , His first , best country , ever is at home .
And yet , perhaps , if countries we compare , And estimate the blessings which ...
Page 260
... transitory thought Of self congratulation , to the heart Of each recalling his
peculiar boons , His charters and exemptions ; and perchance , Though he to no
one give the fortitude And circumspection needful to preserve His present
blessings ...
... transitory thought Of self congratulation , to the heart Of each recalling his
peculiar boons , His charters and exemptions ; and perchance , Though he to no
one give the fortitude And circumspection needful to preserve His present
blessings ...
Page 376
We bless thee , Lord , though far from Judab's land ; Though our worn limbs are
black with stripes and [ chains ; Though for stern foes we till the burning sand ;
And reap , for others ' joy , the summer plains ; We bless thee , Lord , for thou art ...
We bless thee , Lord , though far from Judab's land ; Though our worn limbs are
black with stripes and [ chains ; Though for stern foes we till the burning sand ;
And reap , for others ' joy , the summer plains ; We bless thee , Lord , for thou art ...
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| Title | The Beauties of the British Poets: With a Few Introductory Observations... |
| Author | George Croly |
| Compiled by | George Croly |
| Publisher | Phillips, Sampson & Company, 1849 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 2 Sep 2006 |
| Length | 395 pages |
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