Date: 1760?
The Grace teaches "When to check the sportive Vein; / When to Fancy give the Rein."
preview | full record— Langhorne, John (1735-1779)
Date: 1762
"If by the Day's illusive Scenes misled, / My erring Soul from Virtue’s Path has stray'd; / Snar'd by example, or by Passion warm'd, / Some false Delight my giddy Sense has charm'd, / My calmer Thoughts the wretched Choice reprove, / And my best Hopes are center'd in thy Love."
preview | full record— Carter, Elizabeth (1717-1806)
Date: 1762
"Oft' when thy better Spirit's guardian Care / Warn'd my fond Soul to shun the tempting Snare, / My stubborn Will his gentle Aid represt, / And check’d the rising Goodness in my Breast, / Mad with vain Hopes, or urg'd by false Desires, / Still'd his soft Voice, and quench'd his sacred Fires."
preview | full record— Carter, Elizabeth (1717-1806)
Date: 1766
"And strong discretion bridles restive wit."
preview | full record— Woodhouse, James (bap. 1735, d. 1820)
Date: 1788
"While, seeking pleasures, and avoiding pains, / Will whips, or curbs, as reason holds the reins."
preview | full record— Woodhouse, James (bap. 1735, d. 1820)