Gnothi Seauton (Samuel Johnson Poems)
When Scaliger, whole years of labour past,Beheld his lexicon complete at lastAnd weary of his task, with wond'ring eyes,Saw, from ...
Samuel Johnson Poems on Mind (4 Poems)
Inspiration (Samuel Johnson Poems)
LIFE of Ages, richly poured,Love of God, unspent and free,Flowing in the Prophet's wordAnd the People's liberty!Never was to chosen ...
From Boethius: De Consolatione Philosophiae; Book II. Metre 2. (Samuel Johnson Poems)
Though countless as the grains of sandThat roll at Eurus' loud command;Though countless as the lamps of nightThat glad us ...
The Vanity of Human Wishes (excerpts) (Samuel Johnson Poem)
1 Let observation with extensive view, 2 Survey mankind, from China to Peru; 3 Remark each anxious toil, each eager ...