PoemsEdward Moxon, 1842 - 304 pages |
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Page 71
... Wisdom's temple led , Holds secret converse with the Mighty Dead ; Trembles and thrills and weeps as they inspire , Burns as they burn , and with congenial fire ! } Like Her most gentle , most unfortunate , Crowned but 71.
... Wisdom's temple led , Holds secret converse with the Mighty Dead ; Trembles and thrills and weeps as they inspire , Burns as they burn , and with congenial fire ! } Like Her most gentle , most unfortunate , Crowned but 71.
Page 76
... secret still . " Am I awake ? or is it ... can it be 1 . " An idle dream ? Nightly it visits me ! " -That strain , " she cries , “ as from the water rose . " Now near and nearer through the shade it flows ! - " Now sinks departing ...
... secret still . " Am I awake ? or is it ... can it be 1 . " An idle dream ? Nightly it visits me ! " -That strain , " she cries , “ as from the water rose . " Now near and nearer through the shade it flows ! - " Now sinks departing ...
Page 119
... secret and irresistible grace from the contrast , and are admirable examples of what in Painting is termed repose . We have admittance to Horace at all hours . We enjoy the company and conversation at his table ; and his suppers , like ...
... secret and irresistible grace from the contrast , and are admirable examples of what in Painting is termed repose . We have admittance to Horace at all hours . We enjoy the company and conversation at his table ; and his suppers , like ...
Page 127
... secret spell , to guide ; And there I trace , when the grey evening lours , A silent chronicle of happier hours ! When Christmas revels in a world of snow , And bids her berries blush , her carols flow , His spangling shower when Frost ...
... secret spell , to guide ; And there I trace , when the grey evening lours , A silent chronicle of happier hours ! When Christmas revels in a world of snow , And bids her berries blush , her carols flow , His spangling shower when Frost ...
Page 128
... secret charm of thy voluptuous night . Vain is the blaze of wealth , the pomp of power ! Lo , here , attendant on the shadowy hour , Thy closet - supper , served by hands unseen , Sheds , like an evening - star , its ray serene , To ...
... secret charm of thy voluptuous night . Vain is the blaze of wealth , the pomp of power ! Lo , here , attendant on the shadowy hour , Thy closet - supper , served by hands unseen , Sheds , like an evening - star , its ray serene , To ...
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