The American Monthly Magazine, Volume 3M. Bancroft, J. Wiley, and G. and C. and H. Carvill, 1837 |
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... earth , while with my left hand I grasped a clump of stout looking grass , when I heard a scream , and looking up , beheld a young lady , who , upon my veracity , was the most beautiful being I ever saw , endeavouring in vain to stop ...
... earth , while with my left hand I grasped a clump of stout looking grass , when I heard a scream , and looking up , beheld a young lady , who , upon my veracity , was the most beautiful being I ever saw , endeavouring in vain to stop ...
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... earth's broad base , ' Gainst adversity's power Shall my wealth endure . ' But from Fate , however strong , Never title lasteth long ! Watching Malice near him lurks Ready to destroy his works . Well - we may begin to pour ; - Pointed ...
... earth's broad base , ' Gainst adversity's power Shall my wealth endure . ' But from Fate , however strong , Never title lasteth long ! Watching Malice near him lurks Ready to destroy his works . Well - we may begin to pour ; - Pointed ...
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... Earth's foundations in its flight , On it mounts to heaven's height , Giant - tall ! Hope hath all Man forsaken ; helpless now He to heavenly might doth bow , Idly musing o'er his fall , Wondering at his work 36 SONG OF THE BELL .
... Earth's foundations in its flight , On it mounts to heaven's height , Giant - tall ! Hope hath all Man forsaken ; helpless now He to heavenly might doth bow , Idly musing o'er his fall , Wondering at his work 36 SONG OF THE BELL .
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... earth now ' tis erected , Safely lodged within the clay : - Beautiful , as we expected , Will it now our toil repay ? Should the cast go wrong ? Or burst the model strong ? Ah ! perhaps while we were working , Mischief has been near us ...
... earth now ' tis erected , Safely lodged within the clay : - Beautiful , as we expected , Will it now our toil repay ? Should the cast go wrong ? Or burst the model strong ? Ah ! perhaps while we were working , Mischief has been near us ...
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... earth ; And the yeoman safe reposes ; But the guilty seldom sleeps , - Law unceasing vigil keeps . Holy Order ! rich in blessing ! Equal rights from thee possessing , Men are joined in social ties ; Thou hast bid strong cities rise ...
... earth ; And the yeoman safe reposes ; But the guilty seldom sleeps , - Law unceasing vigil keeps . Holy Order ! rich in blessing ! Equal rights from thee possessing , Men are joined in social ties ; Thou hast bid strong cities rise ...
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