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... turn it to its use ; For wit and judgment often are at strife , Though meant each other's aid , like man and wife . ' Tis more to guide , than spur the Muse's steed ; Restrain his fury , than provoke his speed : The winged courser ...
... turn it to its use ; For wit and judgment often are at strife , Though meant each other's aid , like man and wife . ' Tis more to guide , than spur the Muse's steed ; Restrain his fury , than provoke his speed : The winged courser ...
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... Turn , hither turn thy step , O thou , whose powerful voice , More sweet than softest touch of Doric reed , Or Lydian flute , can soothe the madding winds , And through the stormy deep Breathe thine own tender calm . Thee , best beloved ...
... Turn , hither turn thy step , O thou , whose powerful voice , More sweet than softest touch of Doric reed , Or Lydian flute , can soothe the madding winds , And through the stormy deep Breathe thine own tender calm . Thee , best beloved ...
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... turn'd precisian . ' CVI As for the rest , to come to the conclusion Of this true dream , the telescope is gone Which kept my optics free from all delusion , And show'd me what I in my turn have shown ; All I saw farther , in the last ...
... turn'd precisian . ' CVI As for the rest , to come to the conclusion Of this true dream , the telescope is gone Which kept my optics free from all delusion , And show'd me what I in my turn have shown ; All I saw farther , in the last ...
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CHARLES SACKVILLE EARL Of dorset 16381706 | 1 |
ANNE COUNTESS OF WINCHILSEA ?16601720 | 10 |
WILLIAM CONGREVE 16701729 | 19 |
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