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AC.762.007
19 Apr 1762:23,31 (5)
BRITANNIA; AN ODE.
Occasioned by the Reduction of Martinico, and composed by a
young Gentleman of the College of New-Jersey. Set to music
by another gentleman of the same college, and publickly
performed in Nassau-Hall.
I.
Within these peaceful walls retir'd.
Our breasts with patriot ardour fir'd,
We sing the glory of thy arms,
Britannia, drest in God'like charms!
Hail Britannia! scepter'd Queen,
Ever crown'd with Laurels green!
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