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— John Milton

Say, Heavenly Muse, shall not thy sacred vein 15

Afford a present to the Infant God?

Hast thou no verse, no hymn, or solemn strain,

To welcome him to this his new abode,

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A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.

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Sir Charles Sedley

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Sir Philip Sidney·1554–1586
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i639?-i7oi) "In his own sphere Sedley is unapproachable ; such songs as' Love still has something of the sea* or * Phillis is my only joy 'easily outdistance all rivals." — A. H. Bullen. JohnjWjlniQt,' H§4 pf Rochester 1 * c * • (i64r : 'i68o)*« «• * # » t * • • ••• • • , * * * Whllto)ie,of?Aose«tfa> thfn} themselves inspir'd,* Nbr write with* the tain •hvj>e?tb tie admit* 'd,But, from a rule I have {upon long trial),Tavoid with care all sort of self-denial.Which way soe'er desire and fancy lead,Contemning fame, that path I boldly tread." — Epistle to Lord Mulgrave. tC>- l°loS 253369
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