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In vain you show a happy nation

DMI number:
961
First Line:
In vain you show a happy nation
Last Line:
The waters turn their hearts to steel
Poem Genre / Form:
Couplet
Themes:
Religion, Money / wealth, and Charity
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Author:
Mary Barber
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Absolute (100%)
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First Line:
In vain you show a happy nation
Last Line:
Thy waters turn the heart to steel
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Content/Publication
Title:
Tunbrigialia: or, Tunbridge Miscellanies, For the Year 1730 [T135335] [ecco]
Page No(s):
p.4
Poem Title:
To Dr. Lynch, on his Excellent Sermon preach'd at Tunbridge-Wells Aug. 23. 1730. for the Support of the Charity Children; where there was a great Audience but little given, considering their Fortunes.
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