The Poetical WorksG. Bell, 1867 - 186 pages |
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Page ix
... praise , and with no addition beyond filling up blank spaces with names ; a task which could be accomplished by any literary hack in the intervals of even less valuable employ- ment . Criticism on Goldsmith has always been most pro ...
... praise , and with no addition beyond filling up blank spaces with names ; a task which could be accomplished by any literary hack in the intervals of even less valuable employ- ment . Criticism on Goldsmith has always been most pro ...
Page 35
... assign'd- Their wants but few , their wishes all confined ; Yet let them only share the praises due , If few their wants , their pleasures are but few , For every want that stimulates the breast Becomes a source. THE TRAVELLER . 35.
... assign'd- Their wants but few , their wishes all confined ; Yet let them only share the praises due , If few their wants , their pleasures are but few , For every want that stimulates the breast Becomes a source. THE TRAVELLER . 35.
Page 37
... praise my wondrous power , And dance , forgetful of the noontide hour . Alike all ages . Dames of ancient days So bless'd a life these thoughtless realms display ; Theirs. Have led their children through the mirthful maze ; And the gay ...
... praise my wondrous power , And dance , forgetful of the noontide hour . Alike all ages . Dames of ancient days So bless'd a life these thoughtless realms display ; Theirs. Have led their children through the mirthful maze ; And the gay ...
Page 39
... praise . They please , are pleased , they give to get esteem , Till , seeming blest , they grow to what they seem . But while this softer art their bliss supplies , It gives their follies also room to rise ; For praise too dearly loved ...
... praise . They please , are pleased , they give to get esteem , Till , seeming blest , they grow to what they seem . But while this softer art their bliss supplies , It gives their follies also room to rise ; For praise too dearly loved ...
Page 60
... praise . At church , with meek and unaffected grace , His looks adorn'd the venerable place ; Truth from his lips prevail'd with double sway ; And fools , who came to scoff , remain'd to pray . The service past , around the pious man ...
... praise . At church , with meek and unaffected grace , His looks adorn'd the venerable place ; Truth from his lips prevail'd with double sway ; And fools , who came to scoff , remain'd to pray . The service past , around the pious man ...
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