The Works of the English Poets: ButlerH. Hughs, 1779 |
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... the Church , and the Laws , To fet up an idol , then nick - nam'd The Cause , Like Bell and Dragon to gorge their own maws ; as it is expreffed in " The Rump Carbonaded . " But in that quarrel Dogs and Bears , As well 38 BUTLER'S POEM S.
... the Church , and the Laws , To fet up an idol , then nick - nam'd The Cause , Like Bell and Dragon to gorge their own maws ; as it is expreffed in " The Rump Carbonaded . " But in that quarrel Dogs and Bears , As well 38 BUTLER'S POEM S.
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... cause ? That some occult defign doth lie In bloody cynar & tomachy , 740 745 759 Is plain enough to him that knows How Saints lead Brothers by the nose . I wish myself a pfeudo - prophet , 755 But fure fome mifchief will come of it ...
... cause ? That some occult defign doth lie In bloody cynar & tomachy , 740 745 759 Is plain enough to him that knows How Saints lead Brothers by the nose . I wish myself a pfeudo - prophet , 755 But fure fome mifchief will come of it ...
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... causes , nobleft merits . Great Ver.860.Include , & c . ] in the two first editions of 1663 , Comprehend them inclufive both . Ver . 862. ] As likely , in the two first editions . Great actions are not always true fons Of great and 44 ...
... causes , nobleft merits . Great Ver.860.Include , & c . ] in the two first editions of 1663 , Comprehend them inclufive both . Ver . 862. ] As likely , in the two first editions . Great actions are not always true fons Of great and 44 ...
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... cause to doubt , 885 890 Our actions ftill have borne us out ; Which though they ' re known to be so ample , We need not copy from example ; 895 We're not the only perfon durft Attempt this province , nor the first . In northern clime a ...
... cause to doubt , 885 890 Our actions ftill have borne us out ; Which though they ' re known to be so ample , We need not copy from example ; 895 We're not the only perfon durft Attempt this province , nor the first . In northern clime a ...
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... Cause , for which we fought and swore 595 So boldly , fhall we now give o'er ? Then because quarrels still are feen With oaths and fwearings to begin , The Solemn League and Covenant Will feem a mere God - dam - me rant , 510 And Ver ...
... Cause , for which we fought and swore 595 So boldly , fhall we now give o'er ? Then because quarrels still are feen With oaths and fwearings to begin , The Solemn League and Covenant Will feem a mere God - dam - me rant , 510 And Ver ...
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Էջ 15 - For he was of that stubborn crew Of errant saints, whom all men grant To be the true church militant ; Such as do build their faith upon The holy text of pike and gun ; Decide all controversies by Infallible artillery ; And prove their doctrine orthodox By apostolic blows and knocks...
Էջ 6 - t has been held by many, that As Montaigne, playing with his cat, Complains she thought him but an ass, Much more she would Sir Hudibras.
Էջ 216 - March proudly to the river's side, And o'er the waves in triumph ride ; Like Dukes of Venice, who are said The Adriatic sea to wed ; And have a gentler wife than those For whom the state decrees those shows.
Էջ 6 - Tis plain enough he was no such; We grant, although he had much wit, He was very shy of using it; As being loth to wear it out. And therefore bore it not about, Unless on holy-days, or so, As men their best apparel do.
Էջ 14 - Although by woful proof we find They always leave a scar behind. He knew the seat of paradise, Could tell in what degree it lies: And, as he was disposed, could prove it, Below the moon, or else above it. What Adam dreamt of when his bride Came from her closet in his side: Whether the Devil tempted her By a...
Էջ 231 - But as a dog that turns the spit Bestirs himself, and plies his feet To climb the wheel, but all in vain, His own weight brings him down again: And still he's in the self-same place Where at his setting out he was...
Էջ 60 - For he was of that noble trade That demi-gods and heroes made, Slaughter, and knocking on the head...
Էջ 14 - For his Religion, it was fit To match his learning and his wit; 'Twas Presbyterian true blue; For he was of that stubborn crew Of errant saints, whom all men grant To be the true church militant...
Էջ 122 - In all the trade of war no feat Is nobler than a brave retreat : For those that run away, and fly, Take place at least o' the
Էջ 100 - AY me ! what perils do environ The man that meddles with cold iron ! What plaguy mischiefs and mishaps Do dog him still with after-claps...