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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Belov'd Eliza,
here, shines forth,
The beauteous Quintessence of Worth;
Yet, rob'd in Splendors, like the Sun,
She shines not for herself alone;
But, easy, affable, and gay,
She sheds on all a brighter Day,
And, with a Candour known to few,
Sets others' Merit full in View.
This Praise is hers—and, proud to tell,
I have known her long, and know her well.
The beauteous Quintessence of Worth;
Yet, rob'd in Splendors, like the Sun,
She shines not for herself alone;
But, easy, affable, and gay,
She sheds on all a brighter Day,
And, with a Candour known to few,
Sets others' Merit full in View.
This Praise is hers—and, proud to tell,
I have known her long, and know her well.
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