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... wish is full to riot and to rail . In full - blown dignity , see Wolsey stand , Law in his voice , and fortune in his hand : To him the church , the realm , their pow'rs consign , Thro ' him the rays of regal bounty shine , Turn'd by ...
... wish is full to riot and to rail . In full - blown dignity , see Wolsey stand , Law in his voice , and fortune in his hand : To him the church , the realm , their pow'rs consign , Thro ' him the rays of regal bounty shine , Turn'd by ...
Page 161
... wish obtain , The toiling pleasure sickens into pain ; And , e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy , The heart distrusting asks , if this be joy . Ye friends to truth , ye statesmen , who survey The rich man's joys increase , the ...
... wish obtain , The toiling pleasure sickens into pain ; And , e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy , The heart distrusting asks , if this be joy . Ye friends to truth , ye statesmen , who survey The rich man's joys increase , the ...
Page 172
... wish bring them , would I wish them here ? I would not trust my heart - the dear delight Seems so to be desired , perhaps I might.- But no - what here we call our life is 172 WILLIAM COWPER.
... wish bring them , would I wish them here ? I would not trust my heart - the dear delight Seems so to be desired , perhaps I might.- But no - what here we call our life is 172 WILLIAM COWPER.
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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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