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... . Perhaps , in this neglected spot , is laid Some heart , once pregnant with celestial fire ; Hands , that the rod of empire might have sway'd , Or wak'd to ecstasy the living lyre . XIII . But Knowledge , to their eyes , her ...
... . Perhaps , in this neglected spot , is laid Some heart , once pregnant with celestial fire ; Hands , that the rod of empire might have sway'd , Or wak'd to ecstasy the living lyre . XIII . But Knowledge , to their eyes , her ...
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Thomas Gray John Martin. XIII . But Knowledge , to their eyes , her ample page , Rich with the spoils of Time , did ne'er unroll ; Chill Penury repress'd their noble rage , And froze the genial current of the soul . FOBLIC LIBRAKY ASTOP ...
Thomas Gray John Martin. XIII . But Knowledge , to their eyes , her ample page , Rich with the spoils of Time , did ne'er unroll ; Chill Penury repress'd their noble rage , And froze the genial current of the soul . FOBLIC LIBRAKY ASTOP ...
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... smiling land , And read their history in a nation's eyes , XVII . Their growing virtues , but their crimes confin'd. Th ' applause of listening senates to command ; Their lot forbad : nor circumscrib'd alone The struggling pangs.
... smiling land , And read their history in a nation's eyes , XVII . Their growing virtues , but their crimes confin'd. Th ' applause of listening senates to command ; Their lot forbad : nor circumscrib'd alone The struggling pangs.
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... 'd ; Left the warm precincts of the cheerful day , Nor cast one longing , lingering look behind ? ! XXIII . Some pious drops the closing eye requires. For who , to dumb Forgetfulness a prey , On some fond breast the parting soul relies ;
... 'd ; Left the warm precincts of the cheerful day , Nor cast one longing , lingering look behind ? ! XXIII . Some pious drops the closing eye requires. For who , to dumb Forgetfulness a prey , On some fond breast the parting soul relies ;