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... wealth and the power of Thomson's work . I may remark , also , that I have not ventured upon that poet's use of blank verse . My simple aim has been chiefly to set forth God's wisdom , love , and bounty in the natural.
... wealth and the power of Thomson's work . I may remark , also , that I have not ventured upon that poet's use of blank verse . My simple aim has been chiefly to set forth God's wisdom , love , and bounty in the natural.
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... verse to chaunt , Which poets sang ; the meed of praise forego Of her , the wondrous ' flower Of sun , ' and thus pass o'er The virtue she in faith was wont to show ? Constant her look on him she turned , Her own diurnal god , till he ...
... verse to chaunt , Which poets sang ; the meed of praise forego Of her , the wondrous ' flower Of sun , ' and thus pass o'er The virtue she in faith was wont to show ? Constant her look on him she turned , Her own diurnal god , till he ...
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Oliver Raymond. XI . Alas ! can we rehearse Each varied flower in verse Which marks the season's course , with beauty stored ? We lack an angel's tongue ; For that , and that alone Could justice do , and worthy song record ; Their ...
Oliver Raymond. XI . Alas ! can we rehearse Each varied flower in verse Which marks the season's course , with beauty stored ? We lack an angel's tongue ; For that , and that alone Could justice do , and worthy song record ; Their ...
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... Verse by One who was once a Child . 60 illustrations . Small 4to . Gentleman Cadet ( The ) : HIS CAREER AND ADVENTURES AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY , WOOLWICH . By LIEUT . - COLONEL DRAYSON . Gerald and Harry , or THE BOYS IN THE NORTH . By ...
... Verse by One who was once a Child . 60 illustrations . Small 4to . Gentleman Cadet ( The ) : HIS CAREER AND ADVENTURES AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY , WOOLWICH . By LIEUT . - COLONEL DRAYSON . Gerald and Harry , or THE BOYS IN THE NORTH . By ...
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... Verse . By THOMAS and JANE HOOD . Illustrated by T. HOOD , Jun . Second edition . " These Tales are charming . Before it goes into the Nursery , we recom- mend all grown - up people should study Fairy Land . ' " - Blackwood . Feathers ...
... Verse . By THOMAS and JANE HOOD . Illustrated by T. HOOD , Jun . Second edition . " These Tales are charming . Before it goes into the Nursery , we recom- mend all grown - up people should study Fairy Land . ' " - Blackwood . Feathers ...
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