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Now let us thank th' eternal power, convinc'd That Heaven but tries our virtue by affliction: That oft the cloud which wraps the present hour, Serves but to brighten our future days!
Topic: Affliction
Author: John Brown
'Tis mean for empty praise of wit to write, As fopplings grin to show their teeth are white.
Topic: Foppery
Author: John Brown
Truth's sacred fort th' exploded laugh shall win, And coxcombs vanquish Berkeley with a grin.
Topic: Laughter
Author: John Brown
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