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Before the Radiant Sun, a Glimmering Lamp;
Adult'rate Mettals to the Sterling Stamp,
Appear not meaner, than mere humane Lines,
Compar'd with those whose Inspiration shines;
These, Nerucus, bold; those Languid, and remiss;
There, cold salutes, But here, a Lovers kiss.
Thus have I seen a Rapid, headlong Tide,
With foaming Waves the Passive Soan Divide
Whose Lazy Waters without Motion lay
While he, with eager force, urg'd his Impetuous way.

The Priviledge that Ancient Poets claim
Now turn'd to License by too just a Name;
Belongs to none but an Establisht Fame,
Which scorns to Take it —————
Absur'd Expressions, crude, Abortive Thoughts,
All the lewd Legion of Exploded fau'ts,

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