The Canons of Criticism and Glossary Being A Supplement to Mr. Warburton's Edition of Shakespear ... The Sixth Edition, with Additions [with] The Trial of the Letter y, alias Y, and Sonnets [by Thomas Edwards] |
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SONNET XXIX. |
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SONNET XXIX.
To W. Heberden, M. D.
O
Heberden, whose salutary care
Has kindly driven me forth the crouded Town
To Turrick, and the lonely Country down,
To breathe from Chiltern Hills a purer air,
Has kindly driven me forth the crouded Town
To Turrick, and the lonely Country down,
To breathe from Chiltern Hills a purer air,
For thousands' sakes may Heaven indulgent spare
Long, long thy useful life, and blessings crown
Thy healing arts, while well deserv'd renown,
With wealth unenvied, waits thy toil and care:
Long, long thy useful life, and blessings crown
Thy healing arts, while well deserv'd renown,
With wealth unenvied, waits thy toil and care:
And when this grateful heart shall beat no more,
(Nor long, I ween, can last my tottering frame,
But soon, with me, this mortal coil shall end)
Do thou, if Calumny again should roar,
Cherish his memory, and protect his fame,
Whom thy true worth has made thy faithful friend.
(Nor long, I ween, can last my tottering frame,
But soon, with me, this mortal coil shall end)
Do thou, if Calumny again should roar,
Cherish his memory, and protect his fame,
Whom thy true worth has made thy faithful friend.
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