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To the right honourable John Earl of Orrery.
Immortal friendship, thou unblemish'd name
Why should I fear t'admit thy sacred flame?
Why with fantastic rules thy force controul,
And damp the noble ardor in my soul?
When thou art banish'd from the human breast,
Envy and rage the gloomy seat infest.
Thy gentle warmth inspires the worlds above,
Those pure abodes of innocence and love.
Why should I fear t'admit thy sacred flame?
Why with fantastic rules thy force controul,
And damp the noble ardor in my soul?
When thou art banish'd from the human breast,
Envy and rage the gloomy seat infest.
Thy gentle warmth inspires the worlds above,
Those pure abodes of innocence and love.
Then come, a welcome inmate to my breast,
And be thy pow'r thro' all my soul confest:
When such distinguish'd merit is in view,
The sacred tribute is entirely due.
And be thy pow'r thro' all my soul confest:
When such distinguish'd merit is in view,
The sacred tribute is entirely due.
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