A Collection of Poems in Six Volumes | ||
“To sway the judgment, while he charms the ear:
“To curb mad passion in its wild career;
“To blend with skill, as loftiest themes inspire,
“All reason's rigour, and all fancy's fire;
“Be this the poet's praise; with this uncrown'd,
“Wit dies a jest, and poetry a sound.
“To curb mad passion in its wild career;
“To blend with skill, as loftiest themes inspire,
“All reason's rigour, and all fancy's fire;
“Be this the poet's praise; with this uncrown'd,
“Wit dies a jest, and poetry a sound.
A Collection of Poems in Six Volumes | ||