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Another Passage from Petrarch.
Since thou and I, too oft, have prov'd the Pain
Of baffled Hopes, and Expectations vain;
From earthly Views thy doubtful Heart remove,
And fix it on the solid Joys above.
Of baffled Hopes, and Expectations vain;
From earthly Views thy doubtful Heart remove,
And fix it on the solid Joys above.
The flatt'ring World presents a gaudy Scene,
Like a fair Meadow, flow'ry fresh and green:
Where hid, obscure, beneath the verdant Leaves,
A deadly Snake th'unwary Foot deceives.
Who views the gay Temptation with Delight,
And only thinks to take a transient Sight,
Shall feel the pleasing Mischief sweetly roll
Through his fond Eyes, and catch his melting Soul:
But would you with Tranquillity be blest,
E'er the last Day's Approach shall give you Rest;
Follow with patient Steps the Pious Few,
And quit the Crowd, who diff'rent Paths pursue.
Like a fair Meadow, flow'ry fresh and green:
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A deadly Snake th'unwary Foot deceives.
Who views the gay Temptation with Delight,
And only thinks to take a transient Sight,
Shall feel the pleasing Mischief sweetly roll
Through his fond Eyes, and catch his melting Soul:
But would you with Tranquillity be blest,
E'er the last Day's Approach shall give you Rest;
Follow with patient Steps the Pious Few,
And quit the Crowd, who diff'rent Paths pursue.
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