PoemsEdward Moxon, 1842 - 304 pages |
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... , in whose hand the keys of Science dwell , The pensive portress of her holy cell ; Whose constant vigils chase the chilling damp Oblivion steals upon her vestal - lamp . They in their glorious course the guides of Youth ,
... , in whose hand the keys of Science dwell , The pensive portress of her holy cell ; Whose constant vigils chase the chilling damp Oblivion steals upon her vestal - lamp . They in their glorious course the guides of Youth ,
Page 64
... , and from his door Slowly departing to return no more , He rests in holy earth with them that went before . And such is Human Life ; so gliding on , It glimmers like a meteor , and is gone ! } Yet is the tale , brief though it be , 64.
... , and from his door Slowly departing to return no more , He rests in holy earth with them that went before . And such is Human Life ; so gliding on , It glimmers like a meteor , and is gone ! } Yet is the tale , brief though it be , 64.
Page 67
... holy fire That will not , cannot but with life expire ! Now , seraph - winged , among the stars we soar ; Now distant ages , like a day , explore , And judge the act , the actor now no more ; Or , in a thankless hour condemned to live ...
... holy fire That will not , cannot but with life expire ! Now , seraph - winged , among the stars we soar ; Now distant ages , like a day , explore , And judge the act , the actor now no more ; Or , in a thankless hour condemned to live ...
Page 71
... holy flame ! He thirsts for knowledge , speaks but to inquire ; And soon with tears relinquished to the Sire , Soon in his hand to Wisdom's temple led , Holds secret converse with the Mighty Dead ; Trembles and thrills and weeps as they ...
... holy flame ! He thirsts for knowledge , speaks but to inquire ; And soon with tears relinquished to the Sire , Soon in his hand to Wisdom's temple led , Holds secret converse with the Mighty Dead ; Trembles and thrills and weeps as they ...
Page 77
... holy vow And ring of gold , no fond illusions now , Bind her as his . Across the threshold led , And every tear kissed off as soon as shed , His house she enters there to be a light Shining within , when all without is night ; A ...
... holy vow And ring of gold , no fond illusions now , Bind her as his . Across the threshold led , And every tear kissed off as soon as shed , His house she enters there to be a light Shining within , when all without is night ; A ...
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