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Springes to catch woodcocks.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; read more
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
The river past, and God forgotten.
The river past, and God forgotten.
Or will you think, my friend, your bus'ness done
When, of a hundred thorns, you pull out one.
Or will you think, my friend, your bus'ness done
When, of a hundred thorns, you pull out one.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.