Secure whate'er he gives, he gives the best. Yet when the sense of sacred presence fires, And strong devotion to the skies aspires, Pour forth thy fervours for a healthful mind, Obedient passions, and a will resign'd... The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. - Page 108by James Boswell - 1907Full view - About this book
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...pow'r, whose eyes disdern afar The secret ambush of a specious pray'r, Implore his aid, in his decisions rest, Secure, whate'er he gives, he gives the best....strong devotion to the skies aspires, Pour forth thy fervors for a healthful mind, Obedient passions, and a will resign 'd ; For love, which scarce collective... | |
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| Samuel Johnson - English literature - 1805 - 238 pages
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| John Aikin - Books and reading - 1806 - 346 pages
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