Citation - New York Journal-New York: 1772.10.29

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Index Entry Life, how vainly held a blessing [fl] 
Location New York 
Citation
NYJ-N.772.179
29 Oct 1772:41 (1556)
THE VANITY OF EARTHLY ENJOYMENTS.
Life, how vainly held a blessing, Worthy man's high hopes to
share.
Proves to ev'ry one possessing, Full of sorrow full of care;
What if fortune should befriend ye, Still the busy fiend
prevails,
Or should adverse fate attend ye, Sorrow ever with it
dwells.
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Generic Title New York Journal-New York 
Date 1772.10.29 
Publisher Holt, John 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1772 
Bibliography B0028733
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