Collins Albatross Book of Verse: English and American Poetry from the Thirteenth Century to the Present Day |
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Page 118
Go , since I needs must die , And give the world the lie . Say to the court , it glows And shines like rotten wood ; Say to the church , it shows What's good , and doth no good . If church and court reply , Then give them both the lie .
Go , since I needs must die , And give the world the lie . Say to the court , it glows And shines like rotten wood ; Say to the church , it shows What's good , and doth no good . If church and court reply , Then give them both the lie .
Page 119
And wish them not reply , For thou must give the lie . Tell age it daily wasteth ; Tell honour how it alters ; Tell beauty how she blasteth ; Tell favour how it falters ; And as they shall reply , Give every one the lie .
And wish them not reply , For thou must give the lie . Tell age it daily wasteth ; Tell honour how it alters ; Tell beauty how she blasteth ; Tell favour how it falters ; And as they shall reply , Give every one the lie .
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... 55 Fish , The , 622 Give beauty all her right !, 152 Fish - Hawk , The , 571 Give me my scallop - shell of quiet , Five Pilgrims from The Canterbury 115 Tales , 80-88 Give Me My Self , 131 Five Pilgrims from The Canterbury Give me ...
... 55 Fish , The , 622 Give beauty all her right !, 152 Fish - Hawk , The , 571 Give me my scallop - shell of quiet , Five Pilgrims from The Canterbury 115 Tales , 80-88 Give Me My Self , 131 Five Pilgrims from The Canterbury Give me ...
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