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Quotes by Nathaniel Cotton
Hold the fleet angel fast until he bless thee.— filed under Angels
We'll therefore relish with content, Whate'er kind Providence has sent, Nor aim beyond our pow'r; For, if our stock be very small, 'Tis prudent to enjoy it all, Nor lose the present hour.— filed under Content
Yet still we hug the dear deceit.— filed under Deceit
Dedicatory Sonnet. If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies, And they are fools who roam; The world has nothing to bestow, From our own selves our bliss must flow, And that dear hut, -our home.— filed under Happiness
To be resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favours are denied, And pleased with favours given ;- Dear Chloe, this is wisdom's part; This is that incense of the heart Whose fragrance smells to heaven.— filed under Resignation