Citation - New Hampshire Gazette-Portsmouth: 1759.06.29

NHG-P.759.021
29 Jun 1759:12 (143)
HEARING MR. HANDEL'S MESSIAH.
O more than extasy!--O strains divine!--
A mansion in the realms of bliss, is mine.
Such strains were heard, whilst the seraphic choir
Tun'd their glad harps, and breath'd harmonious fire.
Heav'ns radiant gates flew open at the sound:
Th' ador'd Messiah was with glories crown'd:
When, risen from the grave, he captive led
Death's grisly train, and crush'd the serpent's head.