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... dust , Or flatt'ry soothe the dull cold ear of death ? Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire ; Hands , that the rod of empire might have sway'd , Or wak'd to ecstasy the living lyre : But ...
... dust , Or flatt'ry soothe the dull cold ear of death ? Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire ; Hands , that the rod of empire might have sway'd , Or wak'd to ecstasy the living lyre : But ...
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... dust ; Who in the dark and silent grave , When we have wandered all our ways , Shuts up the story of our days ! But from this earth , this grave , this dust , The Lord shall raise me up , I trust ! 1829 Edition . 57 . SAMUEL ROGERS . A ...
... dust ; Who in the dark and silent grave , When we have wandered all our ways , Shuts up the story of our days ! But from this earth , this grave , this dust , The Lord shall raise me up , I trust ! 1829 Edition . 57 . SAMUEL ROGERS . A ...
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... thy worldly task hast done , Home art gone and ta'en thy wages : Golden lads and girls all must , As chimney - sweepers , come to dust . Fear no more the frown o ' the great ; 154 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE . 72 Song from "Cymbeline"
... thy worldly task hast done , Home art gone and ta'en thy wages : Golden lads and girls all must , As chimney - sweepers , come to dust . Fear no more the frown o ' the great ; 154 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE . 72 Song from "Cymbeline"
Page 155
... dust . Fear no more the lightning - flash , Nor the all - dreaded thunder - stone ; Fear not slander , censure rash ; Thou hast finish'd joy and moan : All lovers young , all lovers must Consign to thee and come to dust . No exorciser ...
... dust . Fear no more the lightning - flash , Nor the all - dreaded thunder - stone ; Fear not slander , censure rash ; Thou hast finish'd joy and moan : All lovers young , all lovers must Consign to thee and come to dust . No exorciser ...
Page 181
... dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade . Some men with swords may reap the field , And plant fresh laurels where they kill ; But their strong nerves at last must yield ; They tame but one another still : Early or late ...
... dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade . Some men with swords may reap the field , And plant fresh laurels where they kill ; But their strong nerves at last must yield ; They tame but one another still : Early or late ...
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