The Shamrock or, Hibernian Cresses. A Collection of Poems, Songs, Epigrams, &c. Latin as well as English, The Original Production of Ireland. To which are subjoined thoughts on the prevailing system of school education, respecting young ladies as well as gentlemen: with practical proposals for a reformation [by Samuel Whyte] |
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[If Form can please, with Sense combin'd]
INSCRIBED TO MISS COSTELLO.
If Form can please, with Sense combin'd,
Belanna yields to none:
But, two rich Gifts in her are join'd,
Peculiarly her own.
Belanna yields to none:
But, two rich Gifts in her are join'd,
Peculiarly her own.
They now adorn the lovely Maid;
Will grace the Bride much more;
And, when all other Beauties fade,
They'll charm us at three-score.
Will grace the Bride much more;
And, when all other Beauties fade,
They'll charm us at three-score.
The one commands our Love with Ease;
At once our Hearts obey:
The other wins us by Degrees,
And steals our Souls away.
At once our Hearts obey:
The other wins us by Degrees,
And steals our Souls away.
How bless'd, who gains her for a Wife!
Use well the matchless Prize:
And these her Charms which please for Life,
Good Nature, and bright Eyes.
Use well the matchless Prize:
And these her Charms which please for Life,
Good Nature, and bright Eyes.
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