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... fair in flowery pride , Would , in the way his wisdom sees the best , For them and for their little ones provide ; But , chiefly , in their heart with grace divine preside From scenes like these old Scotia's grandeur springs , That ...
... fair in flowery pride , Would , in the way his wisdom sees the best , For them and for their little ones provide ; But , chiefly , in their heart with grace divine preside From scenes like these old Scotia's grandeur springs , That ...
Page 205
... fair theme , some theme divinely fair Such is the impulse and the spur he feels , To give it praise proportioned to its worth , That not t ' attempt it , arduous as he 18 COWPER . 205 Anticipations of Prophecy.
... fair theme , some theme divinely fair Such is the impulse and the spur he feels , To give it praise proportioned to its worth , That not t ' attempt it , arduous as he 18 COWPER . 205 Anticipations of Prophecy.
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... fair England that broadsword he draws , Her king is his leader , her church is his cause ; His watch - word is honour , his pay is renown , - God strike with the gallant that strikes for the crown ! They may boast of their Fairfax ...
... fair England that broadsword he draws , Her king is his leader , her church is his cause ; His watch - word is honour , his pay is renown , - God strike with the gallant that strikes for the crown ! They may boast of their Fairfax ...
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