Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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Good and Evil Mix'd. |
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Good and Evil Mix'd.
Behold the Earth, the gliding Streams, or Flood,
Faults are on all Sides, Bad is mixt with Good.
Thus barren Seasons midst the best appear,
And a small Turn blasts all the blooming Year.
A Port turns Shelf, and the inglorious Sand
Forfeits that Praise which once its Safety gain'd.
Now Streams thro' Plains in smooth Meanders play,
Now force thro' Rocks, and roaring roll away.—
Faults are on all Sides, Bad is mixt with Good.
Thus barren Seasons midst the best appear,
And a small Turn blasts all the blooming Year.
A Port turns Shelf, and the inglorious Sand
Forfeits that Praise which once its Safety gain'd.
Now Streams thro' Plains in smooth Meanders play,
Now force thro' Rocks, and roaring roll away.—
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