Though now his eightieth year was nigh. Then with no fiery throbbing pain, No cold gradations of decay, Death broke at once the vital chain, And freed his soul the nearest way. Annual Register - Page 148edited by - 1785Full view - About this book
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...pause, nor left a void ; And sure th' Eternal Master found The single talent well employed. The busy day — the peaceful night, Unfelt, uncounted, glided...by ; His frame was firm — his powers were bright, Though now his eightieth year was nigh. Then with no fiery throbbing pain, No cold gradations of decay,... | |
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...pause, nor left a void ; And sure the' Etenial Master found The single talent well employ'd. The busy day — the peaceful night, Unfelt, uncounted, glided...by , His frame was firm — his powers were bright, Though now his eightieth year was nigh. Then with no fiery, throbbing pain, No cold gradations of decay,... | |
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...pause, nor left a void ; And sure the' Eternal Master found The single talent well employ'd. The busy day, the peaceful night, Unfelt, uncounted, glided by ; His frame was firm, his powers were bright, Though now his eightieth year was nigh. Then with no firry, throbbing pain, No cold gradations of decay,... | |
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