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PGCJ.763.061
19 Nov 1763:31 (57)
The latter part of Chap. vi. of St. Matthew paraphrased, by
the late celebrated Mr. Thompson, author of the Seasons.
When my breast labors with oppressive care,
And o'er my cheeks descends the falling tear,
While all my warring passions are at strife,
Oh let me listen to the words of life!
. . . [16 lines follow, then]
To him they sing, when spring renews the plain,
To him they cry in winter's pinching rain,
Nor is their musick, nor their plaint in vain:
. . . [12 more lines]
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