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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]
Whyte, S. (1733-1811)

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III.

Transported gaz'd the Youth, while thus she sung,
Rapt in the soft Enchantment of her Tongue:
When, lo! in Robe of purest White array'd,
Now near advanc'd the bright majestic Maid;
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Each Charm improving as she drew more nigh;
Heaven's mild Effulgence streaming from her Eye,
Grace in her Step; gently his Hand she press'd,
And thus, in Strain sublime, the awe-struck Youth address'd.
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