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While man by that of ev'ry grace,
and virtue, is possess'd;
Foul vice her pandaemonium builds
in the rebellious breast;
and virtue, is possess'd;
Foul vice her pandaemonium builds
in the rebellious breast;
By resignation we defeat
the worst that can annoy;
And suffer, with far more repose,
than worldlings can enjoy.
the worst that can annoy;
And suffer, with far more repose,
than worldlings can enjoy.
From small experience this I speak;
O! grant to those I love,
Experience fuller far, ye pow'rs!
who form our fates above:
O! grant to those I love,
Experience fuller far, ye pow'rs!
who form our fates above:
My love were due, if not to those
who leaving grandeur came
To shine on age in mean recess,
and light me to my theme?
who leaving grandeur came
To shine on age in mean recess,
and light me to my theme?
A theme themselves! A theme, how rare?
the charms, which they display,
To triumph over captive heads,
are set in bright array:
the charms, which they display,
To triumph over captive heads,
are set in bright array:
With his own arms proud man's o'ercome,
his boasted laurels die,
Learning and genius, wiser grown,
to female bosoms fly.
his boasted laurels die,
Learning and genius, wiser grown,
to female bosoms fly.
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