Verses on the Death of Dr. Swift, D.S.P.D. (Jonathan Swift Poems)
As Rochefoucauld his maxims drewFrom Nature, I believe 'em true:They argue no corrupted mindIn him; the fault is in mankind.This ...
As Rochefoucauld his maxims drewFrom Nature, I believe 'em true:They argue no corrupted mindIn him; the fault is in mankind.This ...
IN ancient times, as story tells,The saints would often leave their cells,And stroll about, but hide their quality,To try good ...
I will not build on yonder mount;And, should you call me to account,Consulting with myself, I findIt was no levity ...
A long-ear'd beast, and a field-house for cattle,Among the coals doth often rattle.A long-ear'd beast, a bird that prates,The bridegrooms' ...
A lion sunk by time's decay,Too feeble grown to hunt his prey,Observed his fatal hour draw nigh:He drooped and laid ...
As Rochefoucauld his maxims drew From nature, I believe 'em true: They argue no corrupted mind In him; the fault ...
Desponding Phillis was endu'd With ev'ry Talent of a Prude, She trembled when a Man drew near; Salute her, and ...
To their Excellencies the Lords Justices of Ireland, The humble petition of Frances Harris, Who must starve and die a ...
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