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Robert Blair, a renowned British poet, was born on April 17, 1699, and died on February 4, 1746. His poetry is known for its religious themes and emotional expression.

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“Of joys departed, not to return, how painful the remembrance”

Pain Joy Return Painful Remembrance Departed

Book:The Poetical Works of Robert Blair: Containing The Grave, Etc., to which is Prefixed, A Life of the Author, by Robert Anderson, Accompanied by Prints, Designed and Engraved by W. Gardiner

Source: The Poetical Works of Robert Blair: Containing The Grave, Etc., to which is Prefixed, A Life of the Author, by Robert Anderson, Accompanied by Prints, Designed and Engraved by W. Gardiner

“The good he scorn'd Stalk'd off reluctant, like an ill-us'd ghost, Not to return; or if it did, its visits Like those of angels, short, and far between.”

Ifs Return Angel Ill Ghost Scorn Reluctant Stalking

Book:The grave, a poem. To which are added An elegy in a country church-yard, by Gray. Death, a poem, by bishop Porteus [&c.].

Source: The grave, a poem. To which are added An elegy in a country church-yard, by Gray. Death, a poem, by bishop Porteus [&c.].