 We'll therefore relish, with content, Whate'er kind Providence has sent, Nor aim beyond our power ; For if our stock be very small, :Tis prudence to enjoy it all, Nor lose the present hour. To be resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favours are denied,...  The British Poets: Including Translations ... - Seite 264von British poets - 1822Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | 1791 - 198 Seiten
...lose the present hour. To be resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favours are deny'd, And pleas'd with favours given : Dear Chloe this is wisdom's part,...that incense of the heart, Whose fragrance smells to heav'n. We'll ask no long-protracted treat, (Since winter life is seldom sweet) : But when our feast... | |
 | Church of England - 1802 - 604 Seiten
...ills betide, Patient, when favours aredeny'd, And pleas'd with favours giv'n : Thi?, gracious GOD ! is wisdom's part, This is that incense of the heart, Whose fragrance reaches heav'n. 1II Thus thro' life's changing scenes we '11 go, Itschequer'd paths of joy and woe... | |
 | John Wolcot - 1804 - 180 Seiten
...resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favours are denied, And pleas'd with favours given; DearCHLOE, this is wisdom's part; », This is that incense of...Heaven. We 'll ask no long-protracted treat, Since winter life is seldom sweet ; But, when our feast is o'er, Grateful from table we 'll arise, Nor grudge... | |
 | Peter Pindar - 1804 - 180 Seiten
...lose the present hour. To be resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favours are denied, And pleas'd with favours given ; Dear CHLOE, this is wisdom's...incense of the heart Whose fragrance smells to Heaven* Grateful from table we '11 arise, Nor grudge our sons with envious eyes The relics of our store. Thus,... | |
 | E. Tomkins - 1804 - 416 Seiten
...hour. To he resign'd when ills hetide. Patient when favours are deny'd, And pleas'd with favours giv'n, Dear Chloe, this is wisdom's part, This is that incense of the heart, We'll ask no long protracted treat (Since winter life is seldom sweet) : But when our feast is o'er,... | |
 | 1806 - 184 Seiten
...present hour. To be resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favors are denied, And pleas'd with favors given; Dear Chloe, this is wisdom's part ; This is that incense of the heart AVhose fragrance smells to heaven, F We'll ask no long protracted treat, Since winter-life is seldom... | |
 | E Tomkins - 1806 - 280 Seiten
...hour. To be resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favours are deny'd, And pleas'd with favours giv'n, Dear Chloe, this is wisdom's part. This is that incense of the hearC, We'll ask no long protracted treat (Since winter life is seldom sweet); But when our feast is... | |
 | Robert Southey - 1807 - 502 Seiten
...are few. In this the art of living lies, To want no more than may suffice, And make that little do. We'll therefore relish with content, Whate'er kind...incense of the heart, Whose fragrance smells to heaven. We'll ask no long-protracted treat, Since winter-life is seldom sweet ; But, when our feast is o'er,... | |
 | Robert Southey - 1807 - 498 Seiten
...Whaie'er kind Providence has sent, Nor aim beyond our power ; For, if our stock be very small, '1'is prudence to enjoy it all, Nor lose the present hour....incense of the heart, Whose fragrance smells to heaven. We'll ask no long-protracted Ireat, Since winter-life is seldom sweet ; But, when our feast is o'er,... | |
 | Charles Snart - 1808 - 496 Seiten
...hour. To be resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favours are deny'd, And pleas'd with favours giv'n, Dear Chloe, this is wisdom's part, This is that incense of the heart, Whose fragrance smells to heav'n. We'll ask no long protracted treat, (Since winter life is seldom sweet) ; But, when our feast... | |
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