The Shamrock or, Hibernian Cresses. A Collection of Poems, Songs, Epigrams, &c. Latin as well as English, The Original Production of Ireland. To which are subjoined thoughts on the prevailing system of school education, respecting young ladies as well as gentlemen: with practical proposals for a reformation [by Samuel Whyte] |
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I. To the MUSE.
Mistress of the breathing Lyre,
Fair Queen of Harmony divine,
Fill with thy celestial Fire
Every Line!
Fair Queen of Harmony divine,
Fill with thy celestial Fire
Every Line!
Teach my Numbers to reveal
The Flame that in my Bosom glows,
All the fancied Joys I feel,
All the Woes.
The Flame that in my Bosom glows,
All the fancied Joys I feel,
All the Woes.
Thou inspire the tender Lay!
Fair Chloe will the Verse approve!
All is innocent and gay;
All is Love.
Fair Chloe will the Verse approve!
All is innocent and gay;
All is Love.
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