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NHG-P.766.029
13 Jun 1766:33 (506)
The following lines were wrote on the repeal of the
Stamp-Act, by a young gentleman in Boston.
Whilst different bards from different climates spring,
When joys elate them, sits the raptur'd string
To some new poem of praise that prompts each muse,
When scenes of joy their differin' themes infuse.
Shall Boston's climes afford no youthful bard,
Who for his country shows the least regard?
Arise my muse! would joyful scenes inspire,
Engage the thought, and tune your youthful lyre:
Search the grand records of most ancient fame,
There mark the man that bears the patriot's name;
Say then, my muse if on Britannia's shore,
Is found the man whom freedom's sons adore?
But whilst my muse in different climates roves,
To seek the man whom public zeal approves,
Great PITT in glory meets the poet's lays,
and claims a tribute of immortal praise.
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Britons arise! Rejoice to own your friend,
Your public welfare is his private end;
In praise of him let all your songs appear,
Renew his praise as heaven renews each year.--
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