The Canons of Criticism and Glossary Being A Supplement to Mr. Warburton's Edition of Shakespear ... The Sixth Edition, with Additions [with] The Trial of the Letter y, alias Y, and Sonnets [by Thomas Edwards] |
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SONNET XXVIII.
To George Onslow, Esq;
Good Son of the best Father, whose wise lore
And great example join thy breast to warm
With generous emulation to perform
That arduous task, which He has set before,
And great example join thy breast to warm
With generous emulation to perform
That arduous task, which He has set before,
Mine own George Onslow, oft reflect that more
From thee the world expects, than from the swarm
Of gay, mistutored youths, who ne'er the charm
Of Virtue hear, nor wait at Wisdom's door:
From thee the world expects, than from the swarm
Of gay, mistutored youths, who ne'er the charm
Of Virtue hear, nor wait at Wisdom's door:
View then the pattern with a steadfast eye,
By thy great Ancestors from Sire to Son
With a religious care transmitted down;
Firm to the cause of Truth and Liberty,
In their fair steps the race of Glory run,
Equal their worth, and equal their renown.
By thy great Ancestors from Sire to Son
With a religious care transmitted down;
Firm to the cause of Truth and Liberty,
In their fair steps the race of Glory run,
Equal their worth, and equal their renown.
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