Half-hours with the Best Authors, Volume 1Charles Knight Charles Knight, 1850 - English literature |
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Page 106
... happy birds might safely roam , And he would seek that land in time . Away with these wintry images . There is a south wind rising ; the cold grey clouds open , Then comes a warm sunny shower . A day or two of such showers and the sun ...
... happy birds might safely roam , And he would seek that land in time . Away with these wintry images . There is a south wind rising ; the cold grey clouds open , Then comes a warm sunny shower . A day or two of such showers and the sun ...
Page 203
... Happy I esteem those to be whom Providence has distinguished with the abilities either of doing such actions as are worthy of being related , or of relating them in a manner worthy of being read ; but doubly happy are they who are ...
... Happy I esteem those to be whom Providence has distinguished with the abilities either of doing such actions as are worthy of being related , or of relating them in a manner worthy of being read ; but doubly happy are they who are ...
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... happy , all indulging in the sunshine ! All celebrating the Lord's resurrection , And in themselves exhibiting as ' twere A resurrection too - so changed are they , So raised above themselves . From chambers damp Of poor mean houses ...
... happy , all indulging in the sunshine ! All celebrating the Lord's resurrection , And in themselves exhibiting as ' twere A resurrection too - so changed are they , So raised above themselves . From chambers damp Of poor mean houses ...
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