The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume 5G. Bell & Sons, 1893 |
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... youth . Fit retribution , by the moral code Though to give timely warning and deter . Our bodily life , some plead , that life the shrine Ah , think how one compelled for life to abide See the Condemned alone within his cell Conclusion ...
... youth . Fit retribution , by the moral code Though to give timely warning and deter . Our bodily life , some plead , that life the shrine Ah , think how one compelled for life to abide See the Condemned alone within his cell Conclusion ...
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... youth While polity and discipline were weak , The precept eye for eye , and tooth for tooth , Came forth a light , though but as of day- break , Strong as could then be borne . A Master meek 5 Proscribed the spirit fostered by that rule ...
... youth While polity and discipline were weak , The precept eye for eye , and tooth for tooth , Came forth a light , though but as of day- break , Strong as could then be borne . A Master meek 5 Proscribed the spirit fostered by that rule ...
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... 5 Speaking through Law's dispassionate voice the State Endues her conscience UPON THE PUNISHMENT OF DEATH . 7 Before the world had passed her time of youth Fit retribution, by the moral code Though to give timely warning and deter.
... 5 Speaking through Law's dispassionate voice the State Endues her conscience UPON THE PUNISHMENT OF DEATH . 7 Before the world had passed her time of youth Fit retribution, by the moral code Though to give timely warning and deter.
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... Youth Receive the curb of sacred truth , Shall tottering Age , bent earthward , hear The Promise , with uplifted ear ; And all shall welcome the new ray Imparted to their sabbath - day . V. Nor deem the Poet's hope misplaced , His fancy ...
... Youth Receive the curb of sacred truth , Shall tottering Age , bent earthward , hear The Promise , with uplifted ear ; And all shall welcome the new ray Imparted to their sabbath - day . V. Nor deem the Poet's hope misplaced , His fancy ...
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... Youth's surviving spirit ? What agile grace ! 70 A nymph - like liberty , in nymph - like form , Beheld with wonder ; whether floor or path Thou tread ; or sweep - borne on the managed steed Fleet as the shadows , over down or field ...
... Youth's surviving spirit ? What agile grace ! 70 A nymph - like liberty , in nymph - like form , Beheld with wonder ; whether floor or path Thou tread ; or sweep - borne on the managed steed Fleet as the shadows , over down or field ...
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