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430 The best of Glory with her sufferings:

By whom, I see, you labour all you can

To plant your heart; and set your thoughts as near

His glorious Mansion as your powers can bear.

P. 245. Line 16.—"And whence this tribute? wherefore these regards?"

The sentiments and opinions here uttered are in unison with those expressed in the following Essay upon Epitaphs, which was furnished by the author for Mr. Coleridge's periodical work, the Friend; and as they are dictated by a spirit congenial to that which pervades this and the two succeeding books, the sympathizing reader will not be displeased to see the Essay here annexed.