 | 1907 - 584 str.
...Such present joys therein I find, That it excels all other bliss That earth affords or grows by kind : Though much I want that most would have, Yet still my mind forbids to crave.' Or here is another poem : ' From these high hills as when a spring doth fall It trilleth down with... | |
 | Lady - 1807 - 232 str.
...Soch perfect joy therein I node, At fan exceeds all earthly MBM That God or nature hath assignde : Though much I want that most would have, Yet still...this is my stay, I seek no more than may suffice ; I presse to beare no hanghtie sway ; Look, what I lack my mind supplies : * MY MIND TO ME Loe! thus I... | |
 | 1808 - 506 str.
...As far, excels all earthly bliss That God or nature hath assign'd. Tho' much I want that most wou'd have, Yet still my mind forbids to crave. Content...haughty sway ; Look what I lack my mind supplies. Lo ! thus I triumph like a king, Content with that my mind doth bring. I see how plenty surfeits oft,... | |
 | Thomas Percy - 1812 - 518 str.
...all earthly blisse, That God or Nature hath assignde : Though much I want, that most would have, 5 Yet still my mind forbids to crave. Content I live,...this is my stay ; I seek no more than may suffice : I presse to beare no haughtie sway; Look what I lack my mind supplies. 10 "Loe ! thus I triumph like... | |
 | 1819 - 394 str.
...exceeds all earthly bliss. That God or nature hath assign'd : Though much I want that most would liave, Yet still my mind forbids to crave. Content I live,...than may suffice : I press to bear no haughty sway ; r Look what I lack, my mind supplies. Lo ! thus I triumph like a king, I see how plenty surfeits... | |
 | Excerpta Tudoriana - 1814 - 350 str.
...same. mind to me a kingdom is ; Such perfect joy therein I find, That it excels all other bliss, Which God or Nature hath assign'd : Though much I want,...most would have, Yet still my mind forbids to crave. No princely port, nor wealthy store; No force to win a victory : No wily wit to salve a sore ; 102... | |
 | 1814 - 280 str.
...Such perfect joy therein I find, That it excels all other bliss, Which God or Nature hath assign 'd : Though much I want, that most would have, Yet still my mind forbids to crave. No princely port, nor wealthy store; No force to win a victory : No wily wit to salve a sore ; 1O2... | |
 | Elegant extracts - 1816 - 490 str.
...earthly bliss, Th:it God or natiire hath assign'd : Though much I want tliat most would have, Yet sail my mind forbids to crave. Content I live, this is...haughty sway ; Look what I lack my mind supplies. Lo ! thus I triumph like a king, Content with that my mind doth bring. I see how plenty surfeits oft,... | |
 | 1838 - 884 str.
...perfect joy therein I find, As far exceeds all earthly bliss That God or nature hath assigned ; Tho* much I want that most would have, Yet still my mind...forbids to crave. " Content I live, this is my stay ; I leek no more than may suffice : I press to bear no haughty sway : Look, what I lack, my mind supplies.... | |
 | Cabinet - 1824 - 440 str.
...1588. MY mind to me a kingdom is, Such perfect joy therein I find, That it excels all other bliss Which God or Nature hath assign'd : Though much I want,...most would have, Yet still my mind forbids to crave. No princely port, nor wealthy store, No force to win a victory : No wily wit to salve a sore ; No shape... | |
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Content I live, this is my stay; I seek no more than may suffice ; I press to bear no haughty sway; Look, what I lack my mind supplies. Lo, thus I triumph like a king, Content with that my mind doth bring. 
