Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, Volume 21801 |
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English poets George Ellis. Which can in no wise hide the light , But bears away her mantle black . Wherefore , in time let us avise , And slothfulness do clean away ; Doing some godly exercise , As servants true , whilst it is day , Let ...
English poets George Ellis. Which can in no wise hide the light , But bears away her mantle black . Wherefore , in time let us avise , And slothfulness do clean away ; Doing some godly exercise , As servants true , whilst it is day , Let ...
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... to pass I could not tell . The lion , tyger , wolf , and bear , There thunder'd forth such hideous cries , As made huge echoes in the air , And seem'd almost to pierce the skies . Long vex'd with care I there abode , And to [ 175 ]
... to pass I could not tell . The lion , tyger , wolf , and bear , There thunder'd forth such hideous cries , As made huge echoes in the air , And seem'd almost to pierce the skies . Long vex'd with care I there abode , And to [ 175 ]
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... bear Within your paly faces , Upon the gentle wing of some calm - breathing wind , That plays amidst the plain ! If , by the favour of propitious stars you gain Such grace , as in my lady's bosom , place to find , Be proud to touch ...
... bear Within your paly faces , Upon the gentle wing of some calm - breathing wind , That plays amidst the plain ! If , by the favour of propitious stars you gain Such grace , as in my lady's bosom , place to find , Be proud to touch ...
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... bear , " In vain I strive to keep thy grievous laws , " If after proof , so often trusty found , 66 66 Unjust suspect condemn me as unsound.- My muse , indeed , to war inclines her mind ; " The famous acts of worthy Brute to write ...
... bear , " In vain I strive to keep thy grievous laws , " If after proof , so often trusty found , 66 66 Unjust suspect condemn me as unsound.- My muse , indeed , to war inclines her mind ; " The famous acts of worthy Brute to write ...
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... , all friendship doth decay : Therefore , whatever man bear'st worldly sway , Living , on God and on thyself rely ; For , when thou diest , all shall with thee die . JOHN LYLIE Was born about 1553 , and is supposed [ 210 ]
... , all friendship doth decay : Therefore , whatever man bear'st worldly sway , Living , on God and on thyself rely ; For , when thou diest , all shall with thee die . JOHN LYLIE Was born about 1553 , and is supposed [ 210 ]
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