The Works of William Cowper, Volumen1H. G. Bohn, 1853 |
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... piece of tapestry in a few minutes as not only has all the charms of reality , but is em- bellished also with a variety of beauties , which , though they never existed , are more captivating than any that ever did . Accordingly I was a ...
... piece of tapestry in a few minutes as not only has all the charms of reality , but is em- bellished also with a variety of beauties , which , though they never existed , are more captivating than any that ever did . Accordingly I was a ...
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... piece of wood that had no life in it . At last I began to think indeed ; I found myself in possession of many baubles , but not one grain of solidity in all my treasures ' . " 66 Having fixed on the law for his study , or the law having ...
... piece of wood that had no life in it . At last I began to think indeed ; I found myself in possession of many baubles , but not one grain of solidity in all my treasures ' . " 66 Having fixed on the law for his study , or the law having ...
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... pieces of the week , we shall be happy in considering that we are mentioned at the 3 The jest occurs in a speech published by Curll , of lasting infamy , in a collection impudently entitled , Opera Posthuma Latina Viri doctissimi et ...
... pieces of the week , we shall be happy in considering that we are mentioned at the 3 The jest occurs in a speech published by Curll , of lasting infamy , in a collection impudently entitled , Opera Posthuma Latina Viri doctissimi et ...
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... piece representing a modern poet in huge boots , flung from a mountain by his Pegasus , into the sea , and losing his tie - wig in the fall . Little did the two wits think how small in comparison with Gray they would appear in the eyes ...
... piece representing a modern poet in huge boots , flung from a mountain by his Pegasus , into the sea , and losing his tie - wig in the fall . Little did the two wits think how small in comparison with Gray they would appear in the eyes ...
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... pieces will find a place in the appendix , as a trophy to their fame . Some singular displays of practical humour proceeded from the same Club . Thornton opened an exhibition of sign- paintings in Bow Street , Covent Garden . The hint ...
... pieces will find a place in the appendix , as a trophy to their fame . Some singular displays of practical humour proceeded from the same Club . Thornton opened an exhibition of sign- paintings in Bow Street , Covent Garden . The hint ...
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Página 160 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.
Página 4 - Say, wast thou conscious of the tears I shed? Hover'd thy spirit o'er thy sorrowing son, Wretch even then, life's journey just begun? Perhaps thou gavest me, though unfelt, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss — Ah, that maternal smile! it answers — Yes.
Página 12 - Be it a weakness, it deserves some praise, We love the play-place of our early days. The scene is touching, and the heart is stone That feels not at that sight, and feels at none.
Página 439 - And that immortalizes whom it sings: — But thou hast little need. There is a Book By seraphs writ with beams of heavenly light, On which the eyes of God not rarely look, A chronicle of actions just and bright — There all thy deeds, my faithful Mary, shine ; And since thou own'st that praise, I spare thee mine.
Página 108 - Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
Página 130 - ... till eleven, we read either the Scripture, or the sermons of some faithful preacher of those holy mysteries ; at eleven we attend divine service, which is performed here twice every day ; and from twelve to three we separate and amuse ourselves as we please. During that interval I either read in my own apartment, or walk, or ride, or work in the garden. We seldom sit an hour after dinner, but if the weather permits adjourn to the garden, where with Mrs. Unwin and her son I have generally the...