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... roll'd in the air , When on a sudden , from the radiant skies , Superior light flash'd in Elisha's eyes : The heavens were cleft , and from th ' imperial throne A stream of glory , dazzling splendor shone : Beams of ten thousand suns ...
... roll'd in the air , When on a sudden , from the radiant skies , Superior light flash'd in Elisha's eyes : The heavens were cleft , and from th ' imperial throne A stream of glory , dazzling splendor shone : Beams of ten thousand suns ...
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... roll'd in heaps , like the vex'd billows On the stormy main : around , a frightful , wild , And horrid prospect ... rolls along ; no rains , Nor kindly dews refresh the burning soil : But nature looks as crumbled into dust ; And ruin ...
... roll'd in heaps , like the vex'd billows On the stormy main : around , a frightful , wild , And horrid prospect ... rolls along ; no rains , Nor kindly dews refresh the burning soil : But nature looks as crumbled into dust ; And ruin ...
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... roll , Breaks wide its hasty billows . Zeuma starts At the surprising roar , yet still intent , Beholds the restless wave , when , new and strange ! High tossing on the angry surge appear Vast floating piles , that with capacious wings ...
... roll , Breaks wide its hasty billows . Zeuma starts At the surprising roar , yet still intent , Beholds the restless wave , when , new and strange ! High tossing on the angry surge appear Vast floating piles , that with capacious wings ...
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... roll along ; The mountain's brow with tufted woods is crown'd , With sparkling gems the silent grot's emblazed , And luscious plenty gladdens every field : No wintry snows , or summer suns infest The blissful climes , nor war's ...
... roll along ; The mountain's brow with tufted woods is crown'd , With sparkling gems the silent grot's emblazed , And luscious plenty gladdens every field : No wintry snows , or summer suns infest The blissful climes , nor war's ...
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... rolling year , When fields begin fresh livery to wear , And the gay meads display their varied hue , With all green nature open to the view ; " Twas then the winding maze of vernal trees Deign'd a safe covert , and benignant breeze , To ...
... rolling year , When fields begin fresh livery to wear , And the gay meads display their varied hue , With all green nature open to the view ; " Twas then the winding maze of vernal trees Deign'd a safe covert , and benignant breeze , To ...
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Page 349 - Let independence be our boast, Ever mindful what it cost; Ever grateful for the prize, Let its altar reach the skies. Firm, united, let us be, Rallying round our Liberty; As a band of brothers joined, Peace and safety we shall find.
Page 349 - Peace and safety we shall find. Immortal patriots! rise once more: Defend your rights, defend your shore: Let no rude foe, with impious hand, Let no rude foe, with impious hand, Invade the shrine where sacred lies Of toil and blood the well-earned prize. While offering peace sincere and just, In Heaven we place a manly trust, That truth and justice will prevail, And every scheme of bondage fail.
Page 245 - COLUMBIA, Columbia, to glory arise, The queen of the world, and the child of the skies ! Thy genius commands thee ; with rapture behold, While ages on ages thy splendors unfold.
Page 46 - A crime it is, therefore in bliss You may not hope to dwell But unto you I shall allow The easiest room in hell.
Page 295 - Their limbs with dust are covered o'er — Weep on, ye springs, your tearful tide; How many heroes are no more! If in this 'wreck of ruin, they Can yet be thought to claim a tear, O smite your gentle breast, and say The friends of freedom slumber here!
Page 1 - Every scholar, that on proof is found able to read the original of the Old and New Testament into the Latin tongue and to resolve them logically, withal being of honest life and conversation, and at any public act hath the approbation of the overseers and master of the college, may be invested with his first degree.
Page ii - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 347 - DAYS of my youth, Ye have glided away; Hairs of my youth, Ye are frosted and gray; Eyes of my youth, Your keen sight is no more; Cheeks of my youth, Ye are furrowed all o'er; Strength of my youth, All your vigor is gone; Thoughts of my youth, Your gay visions are flown. Days of my youth...
Page 192 - No man e'er felt the halter draw, With good opinion of the law...
Page xxiii - Art thou so full of glory, that no Eye Hath strength, thy shining Rayes once to behold? And is thy splendid Throne erect so high? As to approach it, can no earthly mould. How full of glory then must thy Creator be? Who gave this bright light luster unto thee: Admir'd, ador'd for ever, be that Majesty.