The Works of John Dryden in Verse and Prose, Volume 1Harper, 1847 |
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... Peace was the prize of all his toil and care , Which war had banish'd , and did now restore : Bologna's walls thus mounted in the air , To seat themselves more surely than before . Her safety rescued Ireland to him owes ; And ...
... Peace was the prize of all his toil and care , Which war had banish'd , and did now restore : Bologna's walls thus mounted in the air , To seat themselves more surely than before . Her safety rescued Ireland to him owes ; And ...
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... peace bequeath'd And heaven , that seem'd regardless of our fate For France and Spain did miracles create ; Such mortal quarrels to compose in peace , As nature bred , and interest did increase . We sigh'd to hear the fair Iberian bride ...
... peace bequeath'd And heaven , that seem'd regardless of our fate For France and Spain did miracles create ; Such mortal quarrels to compose in peace , As nature bred , and interest did increase . We sigh'd to hear the fair Iberian bride ...
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... peace would like himself confer A gift unhop'd , without the price of war : Yet , as he knew his blessing's worth , took care That we should know it by repeated prayer ; Which storm'd the skies , and ravish'd Charles from thence , As ...
... peace would like himself confer A gift unhop'd , without the price of war : Yet , as he knew his blessing's worth , took care That we should know it by repeated prayer ; Which storm'd the skies , and ravish'd Charles from thence , As ...
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... peace . The discontented now are only they , [ betray : Whose crimes before did your just cause Of those your edicts some reclaim from sins , But most your life and blest example wins . Oh happy prince , whom heaven hath taught the way ...
... peace . The discontented now are only they , [ betray : Whose crimes before did your just cause Of those your edicts some reclaim from sins , But most your life and blest example wins . Oh happy prince , whom heaven hath taught the way ...
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John Dryden. He that brought peace , all discord could atone , When even your pleasures serve for our de- His name is music of itself alone . New vigour to his wearied arms you brought , (. And the more solemn pomp was still deferr'd ...
John Dryden. He that brought peace , all discord could atone , When even your pleasures serve for our de- His name is music of itself alone . New vigour to his wearied arms you brought , (. And the more solemn pomp was still deferr'd ...
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