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... gave what life required , but gave no more ; His best companions , innocence and health ; And his AOLDSMITH . 165.
... gave what life required , but gave no more ; His best companions , innocence and health ; And his AOLDSMITH . 165.
Page 169
... gave ere charity began . Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride , And even his failings leaned to virtue's side ; But in his duty prompt at every call , He watched and wept , he prayed and felt for all : And , as a bird each fond ...
... gave ere charity began . Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride , And even his failings leaned to virtue's side ; But in his duty prompt at every call , He watched and wept , he prayed and felt for all : And , as a bird each fond ...
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... gave— Think you he meant them for a slave ? Fill high the bowl with Samian wine ! We will not think of themes like these ' It made Anacreon's song divine : He served but served Polycrates- A tyrant : but our masters then Were still , at ...
... gave— Think you he meant them for a slave ? Fill high the bowl with Samian wine ! We will not think of themes like these ' It made Anacreon's song divine : He served but served Polycrates- A tyrant : but our masters then Were still , at ...
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