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As some to Church repair, not for the doctrine, but the music there.

As some to Church repair, not for the doctrine, but the music there.

Alexander Pope
Music, Church, Doctrine
'An Essay on Criticism' (1711) l. 342

In a sadly pleasing strain, let the warbling lute complain.

Alexander Pope
Music, Complaining, Strain
Alexander Pope, Alexander Dyce (1851). “The poetical works of Alexander Pope”, p.145

Light quirks of music, broken and uneven,Make the soul dance upon a jig to Heav'n.

Alexander Pope
Music, Dance, Light
Alexander Pope (1797). “Moral essays”, p.292

Music the fiercest grief can charm, And fate's severest rage disarm. Music can soften pain to ease, And make despair and madness please; Our joys below it can improve, And antedate the bliss above.

Alexander Pope
Music, Pain, Grief
Alexander Pope (1839). “The poetical works of Alexander Pope. Ed. by H.F. Cary, with a biogr. notice of the author”, p.15

By music minds an equal temper know, Nor swell too high, nor sink too low. . . . . Warriors she fires with animated sounds. Pours balm into the bleeding lover's wounds.

Alexander Pope
Music, Warrior, Fire
Alexander Pope (1839). “The poetical works of Alexander Pope. Ed. by H.F. Cary, with a biogr. notice of the author”, p.15

As some to church repair, Not for the doctrine, but the music there. These equal syllables alone require, Though oft the ear the open vowels tire While expletives their feeble aid do join, And ten low words oft creep in one dull line.

Alexander Pope
Music, Church, Dull
'An Essay on Criticism' (1711) l. 347

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