Mark Akenside. 1721-1770

James Merrick. 1720-1769.

Not what we wish, but what we want,

Oh, let thy grace supply![390:2]

Hymn.

Oft has it been my lot to mark

A proud, conceited, talking spark.

The Chameleon.

He made him a hut, wherein he did put

The carcass of Robinson Crusoe.

O poor Robinson Crusoe!

The Mayor of Garratt. Act i. Sc. 1.

Born in a cellar, and living in a garret.[391:1]

The Author. Act ii.

Henceforth the majesty of God revere;

Fear Him, and you have nothing else to fear.[391:2]

Answer to a Gentleman who apologized to the Author for Swearing.

Such and so various are the tastes of men.

Pleasures of the Imagination. Book iii. Line 567.

Than Timoleon's arms require,

And Tully's curule chair, and Milton's golden lyre.

Ode. On a Sermon against Glory. Stanza ii.

The man forget not, though in rags he lies,

And know the mortal through a crown's disguise.

Epistle to Curio.

Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys,

And eagerly pursues imaginary joys.

The Virtuoso. Stanza x.