Poems on Various Subjects: But Chiefly Moral and Descriptive, with Songs, and Copious NotesPrinted at the Dumfries & Galloway courier office, 1822 - 283 pages |
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Page 31
... so gay There's a deadly hook to be sure . How like the seducer's my art , Who uses all means to entice , If once they can conquer the heart , Of innocence they make a prize . But surely impotent's the law That allows such fiends to 31.
... so gay There's a deadly hook to be sure . How like the seducer's my art , Who uses all means to entice , If once they can conquer the heart , Of innocence they make a prize . But surely impotent's the law That allows such fiends to 31.
Page 36
... event Where honour alone is the prize . Yes , power has her votaries too , Intent upon sovereign rule , All means they employ and pursue To compass the wish of their soul . Wealth , wealth it is greatly desired , And look'd 36.
... event Where honour alone is the prize . Yes , power has her votaries too , Intent upon sovereign rule , All means they employ and pursue To compass the wish of their soul . Wealth , wealth it is greatly desired , And look'd 36.
Page 40
... means betray . Such deeds as it seems meet to do , By us and our brethren mankind , Such justice we also should show , With cheerful and resolute mind . Firm Fortitude braveth distress , And sweet on misfortune can smile ; Though ...
... means betray . Such deeds as it seems meet to do , By us and our brethren mankind , Such justice we also should show , With cheerful and resolute mind . Firm Fortitude braveth distress , And sweet on misfortune can smile ; Though ...
Page 60
... mean and fraudful art My honest heart's still free . To think on former follies past Does harrow up my soul , And makes the salt , salt briny tears , Quick down my cheeks to roll . Coop'd up within these gloomy walls , From wife and ...
... mean and fraudful art My honest heart's still free . To think on former follies past Does harrow up my soul , And makes the salt , salt briny tears , Quick down my cheeks to roll . Coop'd up within these gloomy walls , From wife and ...
Page 89
... means are using to pre- pare it for the hand of the cabinet - maker . From a speci- men I have seen , it appears susceptible of the finest polish , exhibits the jet glossy hue of ebony ; and from its rarity , durability , and antiquity ...
... means are using to pre- pare it for the hand of the cabinet - maker . From a speci- men I have seen , it appears susceptible of the finest polish , exhibits the jet glossy hue of ebony ; and from its rarity , durability , and antiquity ...
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Page 8 - In poets as true genius is but rare, True taste as seldom is the critic's share ; Both must alike from Heaven derive their light, These born to judge, as well as those to write.
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Page 282 - Others of less note followed the infamous example. On their combined evidence several of the conspirators were seized, condemned, and executed. Among these, the most distinguished were Russell and Sidney. Both died with the intrepidity of men who had resolved to hazard their lives in the field, in order to break the fetters of slavery, and rescue themselves and their fellow-subjects from an ignominious despotism.