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How oft her eyes read his ; her gentle mind To all his wishes , all his thoughts inclined ; Still subject - ever on the watch to borrow Mirth of his mirth , and sorrow of his sorrow . The soul of music slumbers in the shell , Till waked ...
How oft her eyes read his ; her gentle mind To all his wishes , all his thoughts inclined ; Still subject - ever on the watch to borrow Mirth of his mirth , and sorrow of his sorrow . The soul of music slumbers in the shell , Till waked ...
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| Title | Human Life: A Poem, Part 340 Human Life,: A Poem, Samuel Rogers |
| Author | Samuel Rogers |
| Publisher | John Murray, 1819 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 12 Jul 2007 |
| Length | 100 pages |
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