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... heaven . The mutiny of his seamen is not less interesting or formidable because the poet traces it to the suggestion of those malignant spirits in whom the imagina- tion , independent of all theological doctrines , is naturally prone to ...
... heaven . The mutiny of his seamen is not less interesting or formidable because the poet traces it to the suggestion of those malignant spirits in whom the imagina- tion , independent of all theological doctrines , is naturally prone to ...
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... heaven , where God the Father and Son are enthroned , is certainly not a happy one . The painting is throughout excellent , and of a rich , deep tone in the flesh . Unfor- tunately , it is not wanting in re - touches . The large picture ...
... heaven , where God the Father and Son are enthroned , is certainly not a happy one . The painting is throughout excellent , and of a rich , deep tone in the flesh . Unfor- tunately , it is not wanting in re - touches . The large picture ...
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... heaven conveyed . The mouldering gateway strews the grass - grown court , Once the calm scene of many a simple sport ; When all things pleased , for life itself was new , And the heart promised what the fancy drew . See , through the ...
... heaven conveyed . The mouldering gateway strews the grass - grown court , Once the calm scene of many a simple sport ; When all things pleased , for life itself was new , And the heart promised what the fancy drew . See , through the ...
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... heaven to hear , When soft it spoke a promised pleasure near ; And has its sober hand , its simple chime , Forgot to trace the feathered feet of Time ? That massive beam , with curious carvings wrought , Whence the caged linnet soothed ...
... heaven to hear , When soft it spoke a promised pleasure near ; And has its sober hand , its simple chime , Forgot to trace the feathered feet of Time ? That massive beam , with curious carvings wrought , Whence the caged linnet soothed ...
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... Heaven assigns below To soothe and sweeten all the cares we know ; Whose glad suggestions still each vain alarm , When nature fades and life forgets to charm ; Thee would the Muse invoke ! - to thee belong The sage's precept and the ...
... Heaven assigns below To soothe and sweeten all the cares we know ; Whose glad suggestions still each vain alarm , When nature fades and life forgets to charm ; Thee would the Muse invoke ! - to thee belong The sage's precept and the ...
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