...to imitate them. Among thefe early eflays of his genius, there is one inferted in his works, which was compofed when he was but twelve years old, and...it, and very promifing for one of fo tender an age.' And indeed, it is obfcrvable, that there have been ' Providence kindly indulged Mr. Blackkck in the...

...imitate them. Among thefc early effays of his genius, there was one which is infcrted in his works. It was compofed •when he was but twelve years old...age. Providence was fo kind as to indulge him in the afGfiance of this good father till he was nineteen, in the year 1740 : and as this misfortune, when...

...early eflays of his genius, there is one inferted in his works, which was compofed when he was Only twelve years old, and has fomething very pretty in the turn of it, and very promifing for one of fuch a tender age. Indeed, it is obfervable, that diere have been few of our molt eminent poets, who...

...imitate them. Among thefe early eifays of his genius, there •was one which is inferted in his works. It was compofed when he was but twelve years old ; and has fomething very pretty in ¿he turn of it, and very promifmg, for one of fo tender an age. Providence \vns fo kind as to indulge...