 A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet ; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food ; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.  The Sunshine of Domestic Life; Or, Sketches of Womanly Virtues, and Stories ... - Page 2by William Henry Davenport Adams - 1867 - 303 pagesFull view - About this book
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...way-lay. I saw her upon nearer view, A Spirit, yet a Woman too ! Her household motions light and free, And steps of virgin liberty; A countenance in which...love, kisses, tears, and .smiles. And now I see with eye serene The very pulse of the machine; A Being breathing thoughtful breath; A Traveller betwixt... | |
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 | William Wordsworth - 1815 - 442 pages
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 | William Wordsworth - English poetry - 1820 - 372 pages
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 | Friedrich Johann Jacobsen - English poetry - 1820 - 796 pages
...way lay. I saw her upon nearer view A spirit yet a wom,an too Her household motions light and frt• And steps of virgin liberty. A countenance in which...Sweet records , promises as sweet. A creature not too brigJit or good For human natures dayly food, Tor transcient sorrows , simple wilen, Praise , blame... | |
 | 1820 - 696 pages
...waylay. I saw her upon nearer view A Spirit, yet a Woman too ! Her household motions light and free, And steps of virgin liberty ; A countenance in which...love, kisses, tears, and smiles. And now I see, with eye serene, The very pulse of the machine ; A Being breathing thoughtful breath, A Traveller betwixt... | |
 | 1821 - 420 pages
...waylay. I saw her upon nearer view A Spirit, yet a Woman too ! Her household motions light and free, And steps of virgin liberty ; A countenance in which...love, kisses, tears, and smiles. And now I see, with eye serene, The very pulse of the machine ; A Being breathing thoughtful breath, A Traveller betwixt... | |
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...waylay. I saw her upon nearer view A Spirit, yet a Woman too ! Her household motions light and free, And steps of virgin liberty ; A countenance in which...Sweet records, promises as sweet ; A creature not too blight or good For human nature's daily food ; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame,... | |
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