Poems, moral & entertaining, by a ladyW. Sheardown, 1808 - 153 pages |
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... . Poor slighted bird ! like thee , in want , unknown , Some friendless heart may wail its bitter lot ; With secret pangs , disclosed to Him alone , By whom " not e'en a sparrow is forgot . " 1 COMPARISON FROM " AS YOU LIKE IT . " " 8.
... . Poor slighted bird ! like thee , in want , unknown , Some friendless heart may wail its bitter lot ; With secret pangs , disclosed to Him alone , By whom " not e'en a sparrow is forgot . " 1 COMPARISON FROM " AS YOU LIKE IT . " " 8.
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... E'en ties of kindred often prove too weak To bind up interests , fortune disunités : And frigid counsel is their richest boon . At Friendship's gate , should all the smiling train Of gentle intercourse , or service past , Once dear ...
... E'en ties of kindred often prove too weak To bind up interests , fortune disunités : And frigid counsel is their richest boon . At Friendship's gate , should all the smiling train Of gentle intercourse , or service past , Once dear ...
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... e'en their celestial sphere . For can indifference raise a careless eye Toward the Firmament's now tempered glow ; Nor from its lustre catch one spark devout , To kindle adoration's hallowed flame , And guide its grateful 36.
... e'en their celestial sphere . For can indifference raise a careless eye Toward the Firmament's now tempered glow ; Nor from its lustre catch one spark devout , To kindle adoration's hallowed flame , And guide its grateful 36.
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... e'en the grave no longer shall be closed . Oh ! who , then to a casual state like this , Would sink the soul's immortal hope of bliss ? Indulge no wish beyond time's fleeting hour , Till death approaches with terrific power . Large the ...
... e'en the grave no longer shall be closed . Oh ! who , then to a casual state like this , Would sink the soul's immortal hope of bliss ? Indulge no wish beyond time's fleeting hour , Till death approaches with terrific power . Large the ...
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... e'en this " land of shadows , " vale of death , " The righteous enter without fear or ill , ” ; Assured the God , who watched their transient breath , Will be " their staff of strength and comfort still . " Oh ! seek his favor , on his ...
... e'en this " land of shadows , " vale of death , " The righteous enter without fear or ill , ” ; Assured the God , who watched their transient breath , Will be " their staff of strength and comfort still . " Oh ! seek his favor , on his ...
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