. Poems upon divine and moral subjects : originals and translations . I 2 An (6a). An Epiftle to Th e ophilu s. From Philomusus. i Hilft angry Waves the raging Deep deform,And my torn Veffel fcarce fuftains a Storm :^^yrjfe Whilft my afflifted Life no Changes knows, But fad Viciffitudes of various Woes :Your Friendly Care frill guides me to the Shore,Where fate I fit, and hear the Tempefr. when an Angel views Mankind diftrefsd,He feels Compaffion pleading in his Brcaft :With Speed the Heavenly Guardian downward flies,And, to prcferve the Wretched, leaves the Skies. Whilft you defpifc

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. Poems upon divine and moral subjects : originals and translations . I 2 An (6a). An Epiftle to Th e ophilu s. From Philomusus. i Hilft angry Waves the raging Deep deform,And my torn Veffel fcarce fuftains a Storm :^^yrjfe Whilft my afflifted Life no Changes knows, But fad Viciffitudes of various Woes :Your Friendly Care frill guides me to the Shore,Where fate I fit, and hear the Tempefr. when an Angel views Mankind diftrefsd,He feels Compaffion pleading in his Brcaft :With Speed the Heavenly Guardian downward flies,And, to prcferve the Wretched, leaves the Skies. Whilft you defpifc, with a becoming Hate,The pompom Mifery of being Great;And from the World illuftrioufly retire^With all the Virtues which the World admire:Still by your Favour let the lyiufc be cvowifd,And plant her Laurels in more fruitful Ground: The (61 ) The grateful Mufe will, in Return, beftoiv,Her growing Laurels to adorn your when Winds whittle, and defending RainPours from above, and deluges the Plain,The fragrant FlowV enjoys the friendly AidOf fome vaft Oak, and fmiles bene

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