 And though it sometimes seem of its own might Like to an eye of gold to be fix'd there, And firm to hover in that empty height, That only is because it is so light — But in that pomp it doth not long appear ; For when 'tis most admired, in a thought,...  Introduction to Ethics - Page 295by Frank Thilly - 1900 - 346 pagesFull view - About this book
 | William Drummond - 1711 - 370 pages
...Breath, Who chafe it every where, And ftrive who can moft Motion it bequeath. And though it fometime feem of its own Might, Like to an Eye of Gold to be fixt there, And firm to hover in that empty Height ; Thatonly is, becaufe it is fo light. But in that... | |
 | William Drummond, Peter Cunningham - 1833 - 354 pages
...MADRIGAL LXXII. THIS life, which seems so fair, By sporting children's breath, Who chase it every where, And strive who can most motion it bequeath. And though...seem of its own might Like to an eye of gold to be fix'd there, And firm to hover in that empty height, That only is because it is so light. But in that... | |
 | William Drummond, Peter Cunningham - 1833 - 358 pages
...she, for whom those once to me were dear, Can have no part of them now with me here? MADRIGAL LXX1I. THIS life, which seems so fair, Is like a bubble blown...the air, By sporting children's breath, Who chase it every where, And strive who can most motion it bequeath. And though it sometimes seem of its own might... | |
 | William Drummond, Peter Cunningham - 1833 - 354 pages
...By sporting children's breath, Who chase it every where, And strive who can most motion it beqneath. And though it sometimes seem of its own might Like to an eye of gold to be fix'd there, And firm to hover in that empty height, That only is because it is so light. But in that... | |
 | Richard Cattermole - 1836 - 436 pages
...blind, And doom before thy royal seat receive, They may a Saviour, not a judge, thee find. MADRIGAL. THIS life, which seems so fair, Is like a bubble blown...seem of its own might Like to an eye of gold to be fix'd there, And firm to hover in that empty height, That only is because it is so light. For when... | |
 | Giles Fletcher - 1836 - 442 pages
...blind, And doom before thy royal seat receive, They may a Saviour, not a judge, thee find. MADRIGAL. THIS life, which seems so fair, Is like a bubble blown...seem of its own might Like to an eye of gold to be fix'd there, And firm to hover in that empty height, That only is because it is so light. But in that... | |
 | Gems - 1841 - 624 pages
...clothes a raven : Each sin some colour has it to adorn ; Hypocrisy, Almighty God doth scorn. MADRIGAL. THIS life, which seems so fair, Is like a bubble blown up in the air By spotting children's breath, Who chase it every where, And strive who can most motion it bequeath. And... | |
 | Rufus Wilmot Griswold - 1849 - 578 pages
...feathers clothes a raven : Each sin some color has it to adorn ; MADRIGAL. THIS life, which seems so far, Is like a bubble blown up in the air By sporting children's...can most motion it bequeath. And though it sometimes seems of its own might, Like to an eye of gold to be fixed there, And firm to hover in that empty height,... | |
 | Rufus Wilmot Griswold - 1853 - 604 pages
...Who chase it everywhere, And strive who can most motion it bequeath. And though it sometimes seems of its own might, Like to an eye of gold to be fixed there, j And firm to hover in that empty height, i That only is because it is so light. But in that pomp it... | |
 | William Drummond - 1856 - 406 pages
...tombs with laurels flourish green, Thine shall with myrtles and these flow'rs be seen. MADRIGAL. L HIS life, which seems so fair, Is like a bubble blown...strive who can most motion it bequeath : And though it sometime seem of its own might. Like to an eye of gold, to be fix'd there, And firm to hover in that... | |
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