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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Now Maia's Son
he cites: with ready Speed
The God obeys, his Wings adorn his Head:
He shakes the Virtue of the sleepy Wand,
And hastens to receive the high Command.
The God obeys, his Wings adorn his Head:
He shakes the Virtue of the sleepy Wand,
And hastens to receive the high Command.
Offspring of Atlas, and my Nephew dear,
Of Hell and Heav'n the common Messenger:
Who canst alone appear in either Court,
Free of both Worlds, which own thy glad Resort:
Wing on the rapid Winds thy Flight above,
And bear my Message to the haughty Jove.
Of Hell and Heav'n the common Messenger:
Who canst alone appear in either Court,
Free of both Worlds, which own thy glad Resort:
Wing on the rapid Winds thy Flight above,
And bear my Message to the haughty Jove.
Scarce had he spoke, when, with dispatchful Flight,
The sacred Envoy gain'd the Realms of Light.—
The sacred Envoy gain'd the Realms of Light.—
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