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NYM(G.756.018
1 Mar 1756:11 (186)
ON THAT MATCHLESS PIECE OF ART, CALLED THE MICROCOSM, OR,
THE WORLD IN MINIATURE.
Inscribed to the ingenious inventor and building thereof,
Mr. Henry Bridges. By an unknown hand.
In the almighty's pow'r, how great is man!
Who, by thought, labour, and invention, can,
With curious machines and wondrous art,
Copy his maker's works in ev'ry part.
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The first, the muses playing tuneful airs;
The next is Orpheus, with his magic lyre,
Whose charming notes, 'tis said, beasts did inspire:
The third, reveals a verdant pleasant grove,
Where scatter'd choristers harmonious rove;
Whose warbling melodies, delights impart;
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May different kinds. of charming music hear;
Compos'd by men, whose works make envy mute,
Perform'd like organ, harpsicord, or flute.
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