The task, in smoother walks to stray; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong compunction in me wrought, I supplicate for thy control; But in the quietness of thought: Me this unchartered freedom... The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth - Side 294af William Wordsworth - 1827Fuld visning - Om denne bog
| R. C. J. - 1866 - 304 sider
...mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to stray ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong...repose that ever is the same. Stern lawgiver ! yet thou dost wear The Godhead's most benignant grace ; Nor know we anything so fair As is the smile upon... | |
| Francis James Child - 1866 - 304 sider
...mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to stray ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong...repose that ever is the same. Stern Lawgiver ! yet thou dost wear The Godhead's most benignant grace ; Duty. 181 Nor know we anything so fair As is the... | |
| Frances Martin - 1866 - 506 sider
...mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to stray ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong...this unchartered freedom tires ; I feel the weight of chance desires : My hopes no more must change their name, I long for a repose that ever is the same.... | |
| Henry Coppée - 1867 - 588 sider
...mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to stray ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong...more must change their name, I long for a repose that evor is the same. Stern Lawgiver ! yet thou dost wear The Godhead's most benignant grace ; Nor know... | |
| Epes Sargent - 1867 - 544 sider
...deferred The task, in smoother walks to stray ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. v. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong compunction...this unchartered freedom tires; I feel the weight of chance desires ; My hopes no more must change their name, I long for a repose that ever is the same.... | |
| Henry Coppée - 1867 - 586 sider
...mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to stray ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong...compunction in me wrought, I supplicate for thy control ; My hopes no more must change their name, I long for a repose that ever is the same. Stern Lawgiver... | |
| Sunday readings - 1867 - 232 sider
...deferr'd The task, in smoother walks to stray; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Though no disturbance of my soul, Or strong compunction in me wrought, I supplicate for thy control; But in tlic quietness of thought Me this uncharter'd freedom tires; I feel the weight of chance desires :... | |
| Caroline Matilda Kirkland - 1868 - 712 sider
...mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to stray ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong...this unchartered freedom tires ; I feel the weight of chance desires : My hopes no more must change their name ; I long for a repose that ever is the same.... | |
| Epes Sargent - 1868 - 544 sider
...deferred The ta^k, in smoother walks to stray ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. v. Through no disturbance of my soul, Or strong compunction...this unchartered freedom tires; I feel the weight ot chance desires ; My hopes no more must change their name, I long for a repose that ever is the same.... | |
| Caroline Matilda Kirkland - 1868 - 710 sider
...the quietness of thought ! Me this unchartered freedom tires ; I feel the weight of chance desires : My hopes no more must change their name ; I long for...repose that ever is the same. Stern law-giver ! yet thou dost wear The godhead's most benignant grace ; Nor know we anything so fair As is the smile upon... | |
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