Poems, moral & entertaining, by a ladyW. Sheardown, 1808 - 153 pages |
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... That sufferings are decreed to all . That all are subject to their rule , Fain would my tenderness conceal ; But that " this world is misery's school , " Experience may too soon reveal . Accept then of my guiding hand , Till life be 5.
... That sufferings are decreed to all . That all are subject to their rule , Fain would my tenderness conceal ; But that " this world is misery's school , " Experience may too soon reveal . Accept then of my guiding hand , Till life be 5.
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Poems. Accept then of my guiding hand , Till life be better understood ; And reverence the mild command , Which but enjoins thee to be good . In early youth to store thy mind , To guard and fortify thy heart ; That thou through every ...
Poems. Accept then of my guiding hand , Till life be better understood ; And reverence the mild command , Which but enjoins thee to be good . In early youth to store thy mind , To guard and fortify thy heart ; That thou through every ...
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... Till the morn's reviving power Smiles on their unfolding hues : Then in brighter lustre glowing , Nature drops her dewy veil ; Then each lavished grace bestowing , Doubly scents the fragrant gale . But when darkening clouds of sorrow ...
... Till the morn's reviving power Smiles on their unfolding hues : Then in brighter lustre glowing , Nature drops her dewy veil ; Then each lavished grace bestowing , Doubly scents the fragrant gale . But when darkening clouds of sorrow ...
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... Till flagging wings , and tangled feet , Exposed the dangerous deceit , And warned us of our fate- That fate a useful hint may give , How none can unendangered live , Who taste temptation's bait . ON THE DEATH OF AN AMIABLE CHILD ...
... Till flagging wings , and tangled feet , Exposed the dangerous deceit , And warned us of our fate- That fate a useful hint may give , How none can unendangered live , Who taste temptation's bait . ON THE DEATH OF AN AMIABLE CHILD ...
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... 1 Where the too ardent , in their frail pursuit , Expect from blossoms , ample store of fruit ; Till dissappointed , they lament to see , A " Withered Bud " upon their favorite tree . WRITTEN ON THE BLANK LEAF OF A PRAYER BOOK . 29.
... 1 Where the too ardent , in their frail pursuit , Expect from blossoms , ample store of fruit ; Till dissappointed , they lament to see , A " Withered Bud " upon their favorite tree . WRITTEN ON THE BLANK LEAF OF A PRAYER BOOK . 29.
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