Poems, moral & entertaining, by a ladyW. Sheardown, 1808 - 153 pages |
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... the tempest lowering , Shrink before the freshening gale ; Doubt not love , his heart empowering , O'er their terrors will prevail . Love shall teach him scorn of danger , Turn his 18 To a Lady fond of frequenting the Sea Shore ·
... the tempest lowering , Shrink before the freshening gale ; Doubt not love , his heart empowering , O'er their terrors will prevail . Love shall teach him scorn of danger , Turn his 18 To a Lady fond of frequenting the Sea Shore ·
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... doubt , If , these bright orbs , by his permission shine : Or earth was fertilized at his command . What vengeance must be stored for the false hand That writes on infidelity's black scroll ? The Atheist's motto " All was wrought by ...
... doubt , If , these bright orbs , by his permission shine : Or earth was fertilized at his command . What vengeance must be stored for the false hand That writes on infidelity's black scroll ? The Atheist's motto " All was wrought by ...
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... doubt whether most to approve or admire . And while she the pleasing comparison drew , From the beauties of nature reflected in you , Every leaf in its softer apparel of green , That shaded their lustre , yet heightened the scene ...
... doubt whether most to approve or admire . And while she the pleasing comparison drew , From the beauties of nature reflected in you , Every leaf in its softer apparel of green , That shaded their lustre , yet heightened the scene ...
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... feed , and careless sing . Beats thy heart with fond regret , Can it doubt my proffered love ? Let the welcome thou hast met , Earnest of my friendship prove . Safe in my protection live , Whither wouldst thou houseless 45 To a Stray ...
... feed , and careless sing . Beats thy heart with fond regret , Can it doubt my proffered love ? Let the welcome thou hast met , Earnest of my friendship prove . Safe in my protection live , Whither wouldst thou houseless 45 To a Stray ...
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... doubts , and fears , alternate empire crave , Till all our views are bounded by the grave . If such its end , can ought in human life Deserve our envy , or inflame our strife ? Alas ! what matters , whether your's or mine , We call some ...
... doubts , and fears , alternate empire crave , Till all our views are bounded by the grave . If such its end , can ought in human life Deserve our envy , or inflame our strife ? Alas ! what matters , whether your's or mine , We call some ...
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