Lyra Elegantiarum: A Collection of Some of the Best Social and Occasional Verse by Deceased English AuthorsFrederick Locker-Lampson, Coulson Kernahan |
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... of sentiment that breaks into humour , and of solemn thought , which , lest it should be too solemn , plunges into laughter ; it is in an especial sense the verse of b society . When society ceases to be simple , it Preface . xvii.
... of sentiment that breaks into humour , and of solemn thought , which , lest it should be too solemn , plunges into laughter ; it is in an especial sense the verse of b society . When society ceases to be simple , it Preface . xvii.
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... thought best to leave the question open . The Editor has taken great care to make the selec- tion as complete as possible ; still , he trusts to the in- dulgence of his readers for any errors or omissions which may be found . FREDERICK ...
... thought best to leave the question open . The Editor has taken great care to make the selec- tion as complete as possible ; still , he trusts to the in- dulgence of his readers for any errors or omissions which may be found . FREDERICK ...
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... as full of good will , As fair Isiphil , Coliander , Sweet Pomander , Good Cassander ; Steadfast of thought , Well made , well wrought . Far may be sought , B Ere you can find So courteous , so kind , OF THE UNIVERSITY ...
... as full of good will , As fair Isiphil , Coliander , Sweet Pomander , Good Cassander ; Steadfast of thought , Well made , well wrought . Far may be sought , B Ere you can find So courteous , so kind , OF THE UNIVERSITY ...
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... thoughts and senses guides : He loves my heart , for once it was his own , I cherish his because in me it bides : My true love hath my heart , and I have his . Sir Philip Sydney . VI . My flocks feed not , my ewes breed not , My rams ...
... thoughts and senses guides : He loves my heart , for once it was his own , I cherish his because in me it bides : My true love hath my heart , and I have his . Sir Philip Sydney . VI . My flocks feed not , my ewes breed not , My rams ...
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... thought could stain ; But if it has been taught by thine To forfeit both Its word and oath , Keep it , for then ' tis none of mine . Yet send me back my heart and eyes , For I'll know all thy falsities ; That I one day may laugh , when ...
... thought could stain ; But if it has been taught by thine To forfeit both Its word and oath , Keep it , for then ' tis none of mine . Yet send me back my heart and eyes , For I'll know all thy falsities ; That I one day may laugh , when ...
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