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... affections that glow within thy bosom , and lift thy soul above the herds that graze , and the birds that warble . Oh ! thou wert created for joy ; all nature declares it so ; every creeping thing , and every tinted flowret , are but ...
... affections that glow within thy bosom , and lift thy soul above the herds that graze , and the birds that warble . Oh ! thou wert created for joy ; all nature declares it so ; every creeping thing , and every tinted flowret , are but ...
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... affections , as the view of her works ?: The evening walk beguiles the mourner of other tears than those of grief : The healing tears of pensive tender- ness . Then the heart springs from nature up to nature's God 30 THE PLEASURES.
... affections , as the view of her works ?: The evening walk beguiles the mourner of other tears than those of grief : The healing tears of pensive tender- ness . Then the heart springs from nature up to nature's God 30 THE PLEASURES.
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... affections , as of the limbs . Who shall complain that he is com- pelled to change his sensual for intellec- tual pleasures ? To resign the selfish stroll , where eye and ear were charmed , for the domes- tic circle . Where heart and ...
... affections , as of the limbs . Who shall complain that he is com- pelled to change his sensual for intellec- tual pleasures ? To resign the selfish stroll , where eye and ear were charmed , for the domes- tic circle . Where heart and ...
Page 63
... affections . Let wedded dames declare what wealth more precious . They married and each felt a new incentive to exertion ; For each had now a friend whose happiness was in their keeping , whose approbation would repay activity , The ...
... affections . Let wedded dames declare what wealth more precious . They married and each felt a new incentive to exertion ; For each had now a friend whose happiness was in their keeping , whose approbation would repay activity , The ...
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... affections soothed , The wearied senses cheered . Whether the human voice , breathed through the flute , or winding horn , in dying strains enchant , in loud and rapid tones arouse ; Whether the well - filled orchestra give the full ...
... affections soothed , The wearied senses cheered . Whether the human voice , breathed through the flute , or winding horn , in dying strains enchant , in loud and rapid tones arouse ; Whether the well - filled orchestra give the full ...
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