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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Rose.
She in the Morning calls; Ye Maids! prepare,In rosy Garlands bind your flowing Hair:
'Tis Venus' Plant: The Blood fair Venus shed,
O'er the gay Beauty pour'd immortal Red:
From Love's soft Kiss a sweet Ambrosial Smell
Was taught for ever on the Leaves to dwell:
From Gems, from Flames, from orient Rays of Light,
The richest Lustre makes it's Purple bright.—
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