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Hence a picture directs our thoughts to the original : and , as cold and darkness
suggest forcibly the ideas of heat and light , he , who feels the infirmities of age ,
dwells most on whatever reminds him of the vigour and vivacity of his youth .
Hence a picture directs our thoughts to the original : and , as cold and darkness
suggest forcibly the ideas of heat and light , he , who feels the infirmities of age ,
dwells most on whatever reminds him of the vigour and vivacity of his youth .
Page 14
Oft , as he turned the greensward with his spade , He lectured every youth that
round him played ; And , calmly pointing where our fathers lay , Roused us to
rival each , the hero of his day . Hush , ye fond flutterings , hush ! while here
alone I ...
Oft , as he turned the greensward with his spade , He lectured every youth that
round him played ; And , calmly pointing where our fathers lay , Roused us to
rival each , the hero of his day . Hush , ye fond flutterings , hush ! while here
alone I ...
Page 17
... And lo , what busy tribes were instant on the wing ! Thus kindred objects
kindred thoughts inspire , As summer - clouds flash forth electric fire . And hence
this spot gives back the joys of youth , Warm as the life , and with the mirror's truth
.
... And lo , what busy tribes were instant on the wing ! Thus kindred objects
kindred thoughts inspire , As summer - clouds flash forth electric fire . And hence
this spot gives back the joys of youth , Warm as the life , and with the mirror's truth
.
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... refines in Art ; Thee , 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 ,
... refines in Art ; Thee , 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 28
They in their glorious course the guides of Youth , Whose language breathed the
eloquence of Truth ; Whose life , beyond preceptive wisdom , taught The great in
conduct , and the pure in thought ; These still exist , by Thee to Fame consigned ...
They in their glorious course the guides of Youth , Whose language breathed the
eloquence of Truth ; Whose life , beyond preceptive wisdom , taught The great in
conduct , and the pure in thought ; These still exist , by Thee to Fame consigned ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Poems |
| Author | Samuel Rogers |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Edward Moxon, 1842 |
| Original from | The British Library |
| Digitized | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Length | 304 pages |
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