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Página 119 - Fair laughs, the Morn, and soft the Zephyr blows, " While proudly riding o'er the azure realm " In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes; " Youth on the prow, and Pleasure at the helm; " Regardless of the sweeping Whirlwind's sway, " That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his
Página 125 - By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept, when we remembered thee, O Sion!
Página 177 - As down the steep of Snowdon's shaggy side " He wound, with toilsome march, his long array.
Página 54 - They ask no more than simple nature gives, " They love their mountains, and enjoy their storms.
Página 19 - To us it is given to drain the deep bowl, The dark hours of midnight thus cheerfully roll; Our captain commands, we with pleasure obey, And the dawning of morn only calls us away. On our sleep-sealed eyes Soon soft visions arise, From the black fleet of sorrow we fear no surprise, For the
Página 18 - Cupid, to you. Then, alas ! we complain Of the heart-rending pain, And confess that our motto is boasting and vain : / Though the sons of Winander are skilful and brave, Their flag must be bow'd to the gems of the wave.
Página 19 - Whene'er we pass o'er, without compass, the line, Tis Frie'ndship that blows on an ocean of wine; The breakers of discord ne'er roar on the lee, At the rudder whilst love, wine, and friendship agree:
Página 20 - Then let us combine Love, friendship, and wine, On our bark then the bright star of pleasure shall shine; For the sons of Winander are faithful and brave, And proud rides their flag on the
Página 18 - Winander ! encounters rude gales; When the swift whirlwind rushes from Langdale's dark form E'en the weather-worn sailor might start at the storm : Yet in vain yields the mast To the force of the blast Whilst the heart to the moorings of courage is fast; And the sons of Winander are skilful and brave, Nor shrink from the threats of the
Página 17 - FOR ages, Winander, unsought was thy shore, Nought disturb'd thy fair stream save the fisherman's oar; Nor freighted with charms did the gay painted boat To the soft beat of music triumphantly float; When the Goddess of Love View'd the scene from above, And determined from Cyprus her court to remove; Then selected a few, who were skilful and brave, Her daughters to guard on the

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