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PJ.756.001
1 Jan 1756:?? (682)
ON THAT MATCHLESS PILE OF ART,
called, the Microcosm or the world, in miniature, inscribed,
to the ingenious inventor and builder thereof. MR. HENRY
BRIDGES. By an unknown bard.
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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Three diff'rent changing scenes the summit, bears;
The first, the muses playing tuneful airs;
The next, is Orpheus, with his magic lyre,
Whose charming notes, 'tis said, beasts did inspire:
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May different kinds, of charming music hear,
Composed by men, whose works make envy mute,
Performed like organ, harpsichord, or flute.
Thus Bridges! with high skill and toil has raised
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