The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the conceal'd comforts of a man Locked up in woman's love. I scent the air Of blessings, when I come but near the house. What a delicious breath marriage sends forth. The violet bed's not sweeter. Notes and Queries - Page 2501867Full view - About this book
| 1825 - 448 pages
...spent the day." a p age 5 . PRINTED FOR FRANCIS WESTLEY, 10, STATIONERS' COURT, AND AVE-MARIA LANE. " The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the conceal'*! comtbrts of a man Lock'd op in woman's lore. 1 scent the air Of blessings, when I come but... | |
| 1826 - 450 pages
...and delightful sights upon this earth — It is a happiness That earth exceeds not ! not annther like it : The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the conceal'd comfortt of a mao Lock'd up in woman's love. This, hy the way, is a strange rhapsody for a hachelor... | |
| 1826 - 726 pages
...that excites my astonishment, and the highest veneration for the passion which can work such wonders. The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the concealed comforts of a man Locked up in woman's love! In a corner near the door stood another groupe,... | |
| 1828 - 608 pages
...of female influence lies. He then perhaps may teach us to feel those beautiful lines of the poet, ' The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the concealed comforts of a man . Locked up in woman's leve.' He then appreciates that devotedness of love... | |
| Washington Irving - 1834 - 320 pages
...powers, Mind shall with mind direct communion hold, And kindred spirits meet to part no more. THE WIFE. The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the concenl'd comforts of a man Lock'd up in woman's love. I scent the air Of blessings, when I come but... | |
| Washington Irving - 1835 - 196 pages
...powers, Mind shall with mind direct communion hold, And kindred spirits meet to part no more. THE WlFE. The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are...conceal'd comforts of a man Lock'd up in woman's love. t scent the air Of blessings; wiien I come but near the house. What a delicious hrcath marriage sends... | |
| Bride - 1835 - 134 pages
...and if they did not convey a soft rapture to his soul. Rev. J. Bennett's Letter! to a Young Lady, " The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the concealed comforts of a man Locked up in woman's love. I scent the air Of blessings when I come but... | |
| Robert Daly Walker - 1838 - 284 pages
...comforter of earthly mould, For the dear boon He gave to man in thet.! THE WIFE. WASHINGTON IRVING. "The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the concealed comforts of man Locked up in woman's love. 1 scent the air Of blessings, when 1 come but... | |
| Fitz-Greene Halleck - 1840 - 372 pages
...LEANTIO'S APPROACH TO HIS HOME. How near I am now to a happiness That earth exceeds not ; not another like it. The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the conceal'd comforts of a man Loek'd up in woman's love. I scent the air Of blessings when I come but near the house. What a delicious... | |
| A Montagu Woodford - 1841 - 320 pages
...But, as "The Wife," his devoted affection to her is still more beautiful; he truly experienced that " The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the concealed comforts of a man Locked up in woman's Love!" She was his friend, and his companion—the... | |
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