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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To a LADY, With a PRAYER-BOOK.
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To a LADY, With a PRAYER-BOOK.
This little Book, these humble Lines,
Myra, to thee, the Poet sends;
And, thus, to Time the Boast consigns,
That thou, and Flavius, were his Friends.
Myra, to thee, the Poet sends;
And, thus, to Time the Boast consigns,
That thou, and Flavius, were his Friends.
These Lines, whene'er, compell'd by Power,
He leaves the Hearts he loves behind,
Shall oft recall the social Hour;
And—shall rush upon thy Mind.
He leaves the Hearts he loves behind,
Shall oft recall the social Hour;
And—shall rush upon thy Mind.
Dear to thy Thoughts, he still shall prove;
Thy friendly Wish he still shall share;
His Worth, recorded in thy Love;
His Sins, remember'd in thy Prayer.
Thy friendly Wish he still shall share;
His Worth, recorded in thy Love;
His Sins, remember'd in thy Prayer.
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