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... body But that his wildness , mortified in him , Seem'd to die too ; yea , at that very moment , Consideration like an angel came , And whipp'd the offending Adam out of him , Leaving his body as a paradise , To envelop and contain ...
... body But that his wildness , mortified in him , Seem'd to die too ; yea , at that very moment , Consideration like an angel came , And whipp'd the offending Adam out of him , Leaving his body as a paradise , To envelop and contain ...
Page 192
... body must be here . But I am none ; nor will my Sun renew . You lovers , for whose sake , the lesser Sun At this time to the Goat is run To fetch new lust , and give it you , Enjoy your summer all ; Since she enjoys her long night's ...
... body must be here . But I am none ; nor will my Sun renew . You lovers , for whose sake , the lesser Sun At this time to the Goat is run To fetch new lust , and give it you , Enjoy your summer all ; Since she enjoys her long night's ...
Page 321
... body strong ! But what is strength without a double share Of wisdom ? Vast , unwieldy , burdensome , Proudly secure , yet liable to fall By weakest subtleties ; not made to rule , But to subserve where wisdom bears command . God , when ...
... body strong ! But what is strength without a double share Of wisdom ? Vast , unwieldy , burdensome , Proudly secure , yet liable to fall By weakest subtleties ; not made to rule , But to subserve where wisdom bears command . God , when ...
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EDMUND SPENSER 15521599 | 1 |
SIR WALTER RALEIGH 15521618 | 33 |
Chorus of Priests | 49 |
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