 The task, in smoother walks to stray; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong compunction in me wrought, I supplicate for thy control, But in the quietness of thought.  Gems of poetry for those we love - Page 90by Gems - 1871Full view - About this book
 | William Wordsworth - English poetry - 1807 - 358 pages
...even now, do entertain: Live in the spirit of this creed ; Yet find that other strength, according to their need. I, loving freedom, and untried; No sport...myself a guide, Too blindly have reposed my trust: Resolved that nothing e'er should press Upon my present happiness, I shoved unwelcome tasks away ;... | |
 | William Wordsworth, Dorothy Wordsworth - 1815 - 416 pages
...even now, do entertain : Live in the spirit of this creed; Yet find that other strength, according to their need. . I, loving freedom, and untried ; No...day ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if 1 may. ' Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong compunction in me wrought, I supplicate for thy... | |
 | William Wordsworth - 1827 - 418 pages
...who, not unwisely bold, Live in the spirit of this creed ;. Yet find that other strength, according to their need. I, loving freedom, and untried ; No sport...myself a guide, Too blindly have reposed my trust : And oft, when in my heart was heard Thy timely mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to... | |
 | British poets - 1828 - 838 pages
...spirit of this creed, Yet find that other strength, according to their need. I, loving freedom, nnd untried ; No sport of every random gust, Yet being...oft, when in my heart was heard Thy timely mandate, 1 deferred The task imposed, from day to day, But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Though... | |
 | William Wordsworth - Fore-edge painting - 1828 - 372 pages
...who, not unwisely bold, Live in the spirit of this creed ; Yet find that other strength, according lo their need. I, loving freedom, and untried; No sport of every random gust. Yet being lo myself a guide, Too blindly have reposed my trust: And oft, «'i. ii in my heart was heard Thy timely... | |
 | Henry Stebbing - Religious poetry, English - 1832 - 378 pages
...even now, do entertain : Live in the spirit of this creed ; Yet find that other strength, according to their need. I, loving freedom, and untried; No sport...myself a guide, Too blindly have reposed my trust : Resolved that nothing e'er should press Upon my present happiness, I shoved unwelcome tasks away;... | |
 | Henry Stebbing - Religious poetry, English - 1832 - 858 pages
...even now, do entertain : Live in the spirit of this creed ; Yet find that other strength, according to their need. I, loving freedom, and untried ; No sport of every random gust, Yet heing to myself a guide, Too hlindly have reposed my trust : Resolved that nothing e'er should press... | |
 | William [poetical works Wordsworth (selections]) - 1843 - 278 pages
...now, who, not unwisely bold, Live in the spirit of this creed, Yet find thy firm support according to their need. I, loving freedom, and untried, No sport...myself a guide, Too blindly have reposed my trust : And oft, when in my heart was heard Thy timely mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to... | |
 | William Wordsworth - 1845 - 660 pages
...who, not unwisely bold, Live in the spirit of this creed ; Yet seek thy firm support, according to their need. I, loving freedom, and untried ; No sport...myself a guide, Too blindly have reposed my trust : And oft, when in my heart was heard Thy timely mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to... | |
 | William Wordsworth - Authors' presentation copies - 1845 - 688 pages
...who, not unwisely bold, Live in the spirit of this creed ; Yet eeek thy firm support, according to their need. I, loving freedom, and untried ; No sport...myself a guide, Too blindly have reposed my trust : And oft, when in my heart was heard Thy timely mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to... | |
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