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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In Anna's
speaking Eyes we find
Each calm Perfection of the Mind,
And, sparkling with celestial Rays,
Each goodly Disposition plays,
Lodg'd in a Frame, where, often sought,
Envy could never find a Fault.
Such might, to Mortals, Angels prove,
Sent erst on Embassies of Love.
Consult the Impression in your Breast,
And own, what all Mankind attest.
Each calm Perfection of the Mind,
And, sparkling with celestial Rays,
Each goodly Disposition plays,
Lodg'd in a Frame, where, often sought,
Envy could never find a Fault.
Such might, to Mortals, Angels prove,
Sent erst on Embassies of Love.
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And own, what all Mankind attest.
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