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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See Wife.
The Darts of Venus and her Torch He scorns;
The Fortune charms him: 'tis for that he burns.—
The Fortune charms him: 'tis for that he burns.—
What the World calls a Portion with a Wife,
I boast not of as such: But Chastity,
Becoming Shame, and moderate Desires:
My Fear of Heav'n, my Fondness of my Parents,
My Friendship and Regard for our Relations,
The Course of my Behaviour towards Yourself:
My Bounty to the Good, and my Concern
To cherish Virtue, and reward the Virtuous.—
I boast not of as such: But Chastity,
Becoming Shame, and moderate Desires:
My Fear of Heav'n, my Fondness of my Parents,
My Friendship and Regard for our Relations,
The Course of my Behaviour towards Yourself:
My Bounty to the Good, and my Concern
To cherish Virtue, and reward the Virtuous.—
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