The Poetical Works of The Rev. Samuel Bishop ... To Which are Prefixed, Memoirs of the Life of the Author By the Rev. Thomas Clare |
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TO MR. WOODWARD.
SONNET, IN IMITATION OF MILTON.
Harry! (whose apt and quaintly pregnant skillO'er prompt obedient features could diffuse
Each tint of wayward Humour; while the Muse
Thro' all her fleet lubricities, at will
Pursued the Changeling; limning portraits still,
Which mimic Art doth animate, and use
For worthiest ends; sith therein Folly views
Her own form; conscious, tho' she laugh her fill;
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The Public Ear hath ow'd, unquestion'd stands;
Whenas thy Powers, aye rising in degree,
Rais'd tiptoe Expectation's high demands;
And to the Scene gave that abundant glee,
Which to applaud long task'd a Nation's hands!
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