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Pagina 92
... eagle " when their ken is directed to heaven , but which are turned away in aversion from the human countenance that would dare to deny God . Appeal not to the intellect of such a man , but to his heart ; and let not even that appeal be ...
... eagle " when their ken is directed to heaven , but which are turned away in aversion from the human countenance that would dare to deny God . Appeal not to the intellect of such a man , but to his heart ; and let not even that appeal be ...
Pagina 105
... eagle in his eyrie , in the sun , or at sea . The great ornithologists and the true are the authorities that are constantly correcting those errors of popular opinion about the fowls of the air , which in every country , contrary to the ...
... eagle in his eyrie , in the sun , or at sea . The great ornithologists and the true are the authorities that are constantly correcting those errors of popular opinion about the fowls of the air , which in every country , contrary to the ...
Pagina 107
... Eagle ! There he hangs poised in the sunlight , and now he flies off towards the sea . But again the song of our BLACKBIRD rises like " a steam of rich distilled perfumes , " and our heart comes back to him upon the pinnacle of his own ...
... Eagle ! There he hangs poised in the sunlight , and now he flies off towards the sea . But again the song of our BLACKBIRD rises like " a steam of rich distilled perfumes , " and our heart comes back to him upon the pinnacle of his own ...
Pagina 108
... borne of obedience - where no repinings are , the wings of thought are imped beyond the power of the eagle's plumes ; and happy are we now - with the human smiles and voices we love even more than 108 RECREATIONS OF CHRISTOPHER NORTH .
... borne of obedience - where no repinings are , the wings of thought are imped beyond the power of the eagle's plumes ; and happy are we now - with the human smiles and voices we love even more than 108 RECREATIONS OF CHRISTOPHER NORTH .
Pagina 112
... eagle sweeps in passion of hunger - poised in the sky his ken is searching for prey on sea or sward — his flight is ever animated by destruc- tion . The dove seems still to be escaping from something that pursues - afraid of enemies ...
... eagle sweeps in passion of hunger - poised in the sky his ken is searching for prey on sea or sward — his flight is ever animated by destruc- tion . The dove seems still to be escaping from something that pursues - afraid of enemies ...
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Pagina 81 - These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins; these are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the first-fruits unto God and to the Lamb.
Pagina 273 - THESE, as they change, ALMIGHTY FATHER, these Are but the varied God. The rolling year Is full of THEE. Forth in the pleasing Spring THY beauty walks, THY tenderness and love. Wide flush the fields ; the softening air is balm ; Echo the mountains round ; the forest smiles ; And every sense, and every heart is joy. Then comes THY glory in the Summer months...
Pagina 80 - Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear none ill ; For thou art with me ; and thy rod And staff me comfort still.
Pagina 54 - In regions mild of calm and serene air, Above the smoke and stir of this dim spot Which men call Earth, and, with low-thoughted care.
Pagina 101 - Full fain it would delay me! My dear babe, Who, capable of no articulate sound, Mars all things with his imitative lisp, How he would place his hand beside his ear, His little hand, the small forefinger up, And bid us listen!
Pagina 293 - Where through the long-drawn aisle and fretted vault, The pealing anthem swells the note of praise.
Pagina 242 - Child of the Sun, refulgent SUMMER comes, In pride of youth, and felt through nature's depth. He comes attended by the sultry hours, And ever-fanning breezes, on his way ; While, from his ardent look, the turning Spring Averts her blushful face ; and earth, and skies, All-smiling, to his hot dominion leaves.
Pagina 43 - The essence of poetry is invention ; such invention as, by producing something unexpected, surprises and delights. The topics of devotion are few, and being few are universally known ; but few as they are, they can be made no more ; they can receive no grace from novelty of sentiment, and very little from novelty of expression.
Pagina 277 - Tis morn, but scarce yon level sun Can pierce the war-clouds, rolling dun, Where furious Frank and fiery Hun Shout in their sulphurous canopy. The combat deepens. On, ye brave, Who rush to glory, or the grave ! Wave, Munich ! all thy banners wave, And charge with all thy chivalry.
Pagina 306 - The tear forgot as soon as shed, The sunshine of the breast : Theirs buxom health, of rosy hue ; Wild wit, invention ever new, And lively cheer of vigour born ; The thoughtless day, the easy night, The spirits pure, the slumbers light, That fly th