 | English poets - 1801 - 454 pages
...die, and prove mine own. [From " the Contention of Ajax and Ulysses for the " Armor of Achilles."] THE glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not...armour against fate ; Death lays his icy hand on kings. Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and... | |
 | George Ellis - 1803 - 474 pages
...die, and prove mine own. [From " The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses for the Armor " of Achilles."] THE glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things ; Their is no armour against fate ; Death lays his icy hand on kings. Sceptre and crown Must tumble... | |
 | 1804 - 452 pages
...USEFUL SAYINGS METRIFIED: AND COLLECTED IN 168f. Vivit postfunera virtus. The glories of our birth and state Are shadows, not substantial things; There...armour against fate, Death lays his icy hand on kings; Sceptre and crown must tumble down With the poor crooked scythe and spade; All heads must come to the... | |
 | Poetry - 1806 - 192 pages
...While greasy Joan doth keel the pot. S1IAKSPEARE. THE VANITY OF GREATNESS. THE glories of our birth and state Are shadows, not substantial things ; There...armour against fate ; Death lays his icy hand on kings : Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And 108 Prince Leboo. And in the dust be equal made With the... | |
 | 1807 - 308 pages
...Ulysses," no dale. This little poem is said to have been a favourite sovg with King Charles II. — Percy.j THE glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things ; There is no armour agairrt fate : Death lays his icy hands on kings ; Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And in the dust... | |
 | 1808 - 506 pages
...Just tell him that you love — and all is peace. DEATH'S FINAL CONQUEST. j. HE glories of our birth and state Are shadows, not substantial things; There...armour against fate : Death lays his icy hand on kings : Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And, in the dust, be equal made With the poor crooked scythe... | |
 | Richard Warner - 1808 - 142 pages
...moral bard8 in pensive strain, The many drawbacks on the brightest reign ; " The glories of our birth and state Are shadows, not substantial things, There is no armour against fate;" Misfortune reaches e'en the best of KINGS; 6 Decus et tutamen. VIRG. 7 Pi^ff Ss piY flvjwc ava^ayr'... | |
 | British poets - 1809 - 512 pages
...And in your fragrant bosom dies ! Vol. ISHIRLEY. DEATH's FINAL CONQUEST. 'T'HE glories of our birth and state Are shadows, not substantial things ; There is no armour against fate ; Death lays his icy hands on kings. Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked... | |
 | George Ellis - 1811 - 476 pages
...die, and prove mine own. [From " The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses for the Armor " of Achilles."] THE glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not...armour against fate ; Death lays his icy hand on kings. Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and... | |
 | George Ellis - 1811 - 474 pages
...not substantial things; There is no armour against fate; Death lays his icy hand on kings. Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and epade. Some men with swords may reap the field, And plant fresh laurels where they kill; But their... | |
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The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things ; There is no armour against fate ; Death lays his icy hand on kings : Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade. 
