Quote #35

Of which all Europe rings from side to side.

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  1. Yet I argue not Against Heav'n's hand or will, nor bate one jot Of heart or hope; but still bear up, and steer Right onward.
  2. In mirth that after no repenting draws.
  3. Cyriack, whose Grandsire on the Royal Bench Of British Themis, with no mean applause Pronounced and in his volumes taught our Laws, Which o…
  4. Lawrence, of virtuous father virtuous son
  5. Avenge, O Lord, thy slaughtered saints, whose bones Lie scattered on the Alpine mountains cold; Ev'n them who kept thy truth so pure of old…
  6. Methought I saw my late espoused saint Brought to me like Alcestis from the grave.
  7. Who best Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best: his state Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed, And post o'er land and ocean without…
  8. But oh! as to embrace me she inclined, I waked, she fled, and day brought back my night.

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