The Every Day Book, for YouthHaswell, Barrington & Haswell, 1838 - 359 pages |
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... shepherd leaves His mossy cottage , where with peace he dwells ; And from the crowded fold , in order drives His flock , to taste the verdure of the morn , THE VINE . A FABLE . THE trees were making 4 * Summer Morning,
... shepherd leaves His mossy cottage , where with peace he dwells ; And from the crowded fold , in order drives His flock , to taste the verdure of the morn , THE VINE . A FABLE . THE trees were making 4 * Summer Morning,
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Samuel Griswold Goodrich. THE VINE . A FABLE . THE trees were making each his boast Of beauty , worth , and power ; Each vainly thought itself the most Excelling shrub and flower . The Cedar , of its firmness proud , Its fragrance and ...
Samuel Griswold Goodrich. THE VINE . A FABLE . THE trees were making each his boast Of beauty , worth , and power ; Each vainly thought itself the most Excelling shrub and flower . The Cedar , of its firmness proud , Its fragrance and ...
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... trees possessing ; I sigh when I compare with them , — Now , is it not distressing ? " But hold ! I will not make complaint ; Submission has been taught me ; And though neglected , weak , and faint , Yet patience shall support me . " On ...
... trees possessing ; I sigh when I compare with them , — Now , is it not distressing ? " But hold ! I will not make complaint ; Submission has been taught me ; And though neglected , weak , and faint , Yet patience shall support me . " On ...
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... trees once had frisked at the lay . Yet Nightshade , the metaphysician , complained That the nerves of his ears were excessively pained ; " ' T was but seldom he crept from the college ; " he said , " And he wished himself safe in his ...
... trees once had frisked at the lay . Yet Nightshade , the metaphysician , complained That the nerves of his ears were excessively pained ; " ' T was but seldom he crept from the college ; " he said , " And he wished himself safe in his ...
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... . Once at his peaceful door reclined , While lonely musings soothed his mind , Soft mists involved his favorite tree , A VISION OF THE ALPS . In fainter murmurs hummed 56 HONOR . - A VISION OF THE ALPS . Honor, A Vision of the Alps,
... . Once at his peaceful door reclined , While lonely musings soothed his mind , Soft mists involved his favorite tree , A VISION OF THE ALPS . In fainter murmurs hummed 56 HONOR . - A VISION OF THE ALPS . Honor, A Vision of the Alps,
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