The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8)Wordsworth, William
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The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8)
Wordsworth, William
English poetry -- 18th century; English poetry -- 19th century
The Chancel only shewed
So privileged of yore, without offence
To piety, some marks of earthly state
And vain distinction,
Allowed by ancient privilege; though in sooth
With the pure sanctity the place should breathe
But ill according. A capacious pew
Of sculptured oak stood here, with drapery lined
And curtained closely round. Obnoxious less
To blame or unavoidable regret,
A high fixed hatchment, time-discoloured, told
Of man's mortality and its own decay. C.
Some vain distinctions, an heraldic shield,
In tincture varying as the sun might shine,
Imbued its eastern window, and aloft
A faded hatchment hung, and one by time
Yet undiscoloured, marks of earthly state. C.
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[Footnote 441: 1827.
Upon the walls; ... 1814.
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[Footnote 442: 1845.
Without reluctance did we pay; and read 1814.
We paid to each with due respect, C.
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[Footnote 443: 1827.
... and for this
Yet more endeared to him, ... 1814.
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[Footnote 444: 1836.
As unconcerned as when he plants a tree? 1814.
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[Footnote 445: 1836.
... by his voice 1814.
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[Footnote 446: 1845.
... images and thoughts,
And from the company of serious words.
Much, yesterday, ... 1814.
And from the company of serious words,
Which then were silent; but crave utterance now.
Much," he continued, with dejected looks,
"Much, yesterday, ... 1836.
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[Footnote 447: 1827.
At its ... 1814.
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[Footnote 448: 1836.
With tiny fingers, ... 1814.
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[Footnote 449: 1845.
... unblest ... 1814.
... humblest ... 1827.
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[Footnote 450: 1827.
... tow'rds ... 1814.
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[Footnote 451: 1836.
... doth a while sustain, 1814.
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[Footnote 452: 1845.
... and ... 1814.
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[Footnote 453: 1845.
Whom the best might of Conscience, Truth, and Hope, 1814.
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[Footnote 454: 1845.
Foretelling total Winter, blank and cold. 1814.
Foretelling aged Winter's dreary sway. 1840.
Prelude to coming Winter's desolate sway. C.
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[Footnote 455: 1827.
... adorn 1814.
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[Footnote 456: 1827.
Do tend their flocks, These share Man's general lot 1814.
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[Footnote 457: 1836.
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