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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Planets (their Influence.)
The Sun the Seasons of the Year supplies,And bids the Ev'ning and the Morning rise:
Commands the Planets with superior Force,
And keeps each wand'ring Orb to it's appointed Course.
The silver Moon o'er briny Seas presides,
And heaves huge Ocean with alternate Tides.
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And o'er the Winds and Thunders Mars bears rule.
Where Jove ascends, the Skies are still serene:
And fruitful Venus is the genial Queen:
While ev'ry limpid Spring, and rolling Stream,
Submits to Mercury's o'er-ruling Beam.—
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