The Works of the English Poets: With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, 6권,페이지 1

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H. Hughs, 1779

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150 페이지 - Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm in erecting a grammar school: and whereas, before, our forefathers had no other books but the score and the tally, thou hast caused printing to be used ; and, contrary to the king, his crown, and dignity, thou hast built a paper-mill.
8 페이지 - For rhetoric, he could not ope His mouth, but out there flew a trope ; And when he happen'd to break off I' th' middle of his speech, or cough, H...
15 페이지 - For he was of that stubborn crew Of errant saints, whom all men grant To be the true church militant ; Such as do build their faith upon The holy text of pike and gun ; Decide all controversies by Infallible artillery ; And prove their doctrine orthodox By apostolic blows and knocks...
7 페이지 - tis known he could speak Greek As naturally as pigs squeak ; That Latin was no more difficile, Than to a blackbird 'tis to whistle : Being rich in both, he never scanted His bounty unto such as wanted; But much of either would afford To many, that had not one word.
27 페이지 - His knowledge was not far behind The Knight's, but of another kind, And he another way came by't ; Some call it Gifts, and some New-light; A liberal art, that costs no pains Of study, industry, or brains.
235 페이지 - When two of them do run a race, Whether they gallop, trot, or pace ; How many scores a flea will jump, Of his own length, from head to rump...
14 페이지 - Although by woful proof we find They always leave a scar behind. He knew the seat of paradise, Could tell in what degree it lies: And, as he was disposed, could prove it, Below the moon, or else above it. What Adam dreamt of when his bride Came from her closet in his side: Whether the Devil tempted her By a...
228 페이지 - And some for sitting above ground Whole days and nights, upon their breeches, And feeling...
205 페이지 - Into his hands, or hang th' offender : But they maturely having weigh'd, They had no more but him o...
14 페이지 - For his Religion, it was fit To match his learning and his wit; 'Twas Presbyterian true blue; For he was of that stubborn crew Of errant saints, whom all men grant To be the true church militant...

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