 Thais led the way To light him to his prey, And, like another Helen, fired another Troy. vn. Thus, long ago, — Ere heaving bellows learned to blow, While organs yet were mute, — Timotheus, to his breathing flute, And sounding lyre, Could swell the...  Poems of Places Oceana 1 V.; England 4; Scotland 3 V: Iceland, Switzerland ... - Page 32by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - 1878Full view - About this book
 | William Scott - 1829 - 420 pages
...pray ; And, like another Helen — fir'd another Troy. Thus long ago, Ere heaving bellows learn 'd to blow, While organs yet were mute ; Timotheus to his breathing flute , «h And sounding lyre, Could swell the son! to rage, or kindle soft desire. At last divine Cecilia... | |
 | Richard Green Parker - 1835 - 158 pages
...j" dwelling on the consonant r, trilled by the tongue against the upper gum. 796. Narrative manner. Thus, long ago, Ere heaving bellows learned to blow,...Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire. 797. Pleasure. At last, divine Cecilia came, Inventress of the vocal frame. The sweet enthusiast, from... | |
 | John Epy Lovell - 1836 - 534 pages
...destroys Thais led the way, , To light him to his prey ; And, like another Helen — fired another Treyv Thus long ago, Ere heaving bellows learned to blow,...Timotheus, to his breathing flute And sounding lyre, Gould swell the soul to rage — or kindle soft desire. At last, divine Cecilia came, Inventress of... | |
 | John Henry Brady - 1839 - 420 pages
...admirer. " Thus long ago, Ere heaving bellows Icarn'd to blow, While organs yet were mute , TIMOTII uu.s to his breathing flute And sounding lyre, Could swell...or kindle soft desire. At last divine CECILIA came, Invent ress of the vocal frame ; The sweet enthusiast, from her sacred store, Enlarg'd the former narrow... | |
 | Samuel Kirkham - 1839 - 362 pages
...Thais' . . led the way', To light him to his prey*; And', like another Helen', fired another Troy*. Thus', long ago', Ere heaving bellows' . . learned...to blow', While organs yet were mute', Timotheus', with his breathing flute' And sounding lyre', Could swell the soul to rage', or kindle soft desire*.... | |
 | John Aikin - 1841 - 840 pages
...his prey, And, like another Helen, fir'd another Troy. Thus, long ago, Ere heaving bellows Icarn'd s Their curious search. With quick sensation now The...redoubled bursts from every mouth lu louder symphonies. Inventresa of the vocal frame; The sweet enthusiast, from her sacred store, Enlarg'd Ihe former narrow... | |
 | Samuel Kirkham - 1842 - 386 pages
...long ago', Ere heaving bellows' . . learned to blow', While organs yet were mute', Timotheus', with his breathing flute' And sounding lyre', Could swell...Cecilia came*, Inventress of the vocal frame*. The sweet enthusiasts', from her sacred store' Enlarged the former narrow bounds', And added length to solemn... | |
 | John Aikin - 1843 - 830 pages
...to his prey, And, like another Helen, fir'd another Troy. Thus, long ago. Ere heaving bellows leam'd n whatever can be given ! In ventress of the vocal frame ; The sweet enthusiast, from her sacred store, Enlarg'd the former narrow... | |
 | John Aikin - 1843 - 826 pages
...his prey, And, like another Helen, fir'd another Troy. Thus, long ago, Ere heaving bellows learn 'd rowing Mate : EPKST. suit desire. At last divine Cecilia came, Inventress of the vocal frame ; The sweet enthusiast, from... | |
 | Robert Chambers - 1844 - 692 pages
...-And, like another Helen, fir'd another Troy. i Thus long ago, Ere heaving bellows learn'd to blow, i owing embers through the room Teach light to counterfeit...; Far from all resort of mirth, Save the cricket i ' At last divine Cecilia came, 'l luventrese of the vocal frame ; The sweet enthusiast, from her... | |
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