The Powers of Genius: A Poem, in Three PartsAlbion Press: : Printed by J. Cundee, Ivy Lane, for T. Williams, Stationers' Court, and T. Hurst, Paternoster-Row, 1804 - 155 pagina's |
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Pagina x
... Literature , next to re- ligion , is the fountain of our greatest consolation and delight . Though it is a solemn truth that the profoundest erudition disconnected with re- ligion cannot enlighten the dark region beyond the grave , or ...
... Literature , next to re- ligion , is the fountain of our greatest consolation and delight . Though it is a solemn truth that the profoundest erudition disconnected with re- ligion cannot enlighten the dark region beyond the grave , or ...
Pagina xi
... Literature , on the rugged journey of life , scatters flowers ; it overshadows the path of the weary , and refreshes the desert with its streams , He who is prone to sensual pursuits , may seek his joy in the acquirement of silver and ...
... Literature , on the rugged journey of life , scatters flowers ; it overshadows the path of the weary , and refreshes the desert with its streams , He who is prone to sensual pursuits , may seek his joy in the acquirement of silver and ...
Pagina xiii
... of his profession . If literature and morals are not benefitted by this effort ; it will not be disgraceful to have failed in the design to pro- mote them . CONTENTS . POWERS of Genius , Appendix , containing illustrations THE DESIGN . XV.
... of his profession . If literature and morals are not benefitted by this effort ; it will not be disgraceful to have failed in the design to pro- mote them . CONTENTS . POWERS of Genius , Appendix , containing illustrations THE DESIGN . XV.
Pagina 33
... Literature is probably more generally indebted than to any other author which England has pro- duced . His was one of those stupendous minds which is the proper subject of wonder . His weaknesses , which were shades to his brightness ...
... Literature is probably more generally indebted than to any other author which England has pro- duced . His was one of those stupendous minds which is the proper subject of wonder . His weaknesses , which were shades to his brightness ...
Pagina 37
... Literature . Early in life he received the pa- tronage of the noble family of Colonna , under whose shelter he was enabled to prosecute his studies , and to obtain stores of information unequalled in that day . His romantic at- Petrarch ...
... Literature . Early in life he received the pa- tronage of the noble family of Colonna , under whose shelter he was enabled to prosecute his studies , and to obtain stores of information unequalled in that day . His romantic at- Petrarch ...
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Pagina 98 - Thus Satan, talking to his nearest mate, With head uplift above the wave, and eyes That sparkling blazed ; his other parts besides, Prone on the flood, extended long and large, Lay floating many a rood...
Pagina 90 - I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the Lord of hosts.
Pagina 92 - O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
Pagina 91 - In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. Then a spirit passed before my face ; the hair of my flesh stood up : It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying, Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his Maker?
Pagina 112 - Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks: methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full mid-day beam...
Pagina 94 - The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.
Pagina 92 - Princes shall come out of Egypt: Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.
Pagina 92 - The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God : even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Pagina 89 - And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy...
Pagina 89 - Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the Earth; it hath raised up from their thrones >11 the kings of the nations.