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NYJ-N.770.032
22 Mar 1770:31 (1421)
To the Printer, on Monday evening the 14th instant, 45
virgins of this city, went in procession to pay their
respects to a patriot, now unjustly confined in the common
jail. They were introduced by a gentleman of note, to the
illustrious prisoner, who entertained them with tea, cakes,
chocolate and conversation adapted to the company. After
the repast, was sung the 2d part of the 45th psalm,
according to Tate and Brady's version, having first
undergone some slight alterations.
Ver.10. But thou, oh Patriot brave, give ear,
And to our words attend;
Forget thy Father's country now
And ev'ry former friend.
11. So shall thy writings charm the mob,
Nor shall their love decay;
For they are now become our Lords:
To them due rev'rence pay.
12. The zealous matrons, rich and proud
Shall humble presents make;
And all the Sons of Freedom sue
Thy favour to partake.
13. The Green's fair virgins' fairer souls,
All inward graces fill;
Their raiments are of various hue
Bepatch`d, with curious skill.
14. They, in their motley garments drest,
With needles nicely wrought,
Attended by the noisy train,
Shall to the cheif be brought.
15. With all the state of solemn joy
The triumph moves along,
Till with wide gates the prison court,
Receives the pompous throng.
16. What, though a dungeon be thy room,
A happier fate expect,
Sons shalt thou have, who diff'rent realms,
Shall govern and protect.
17. Whilst this our song to future times
Transmits thy glorious name;
And makes the world with one consent,
Thy lasting praise proclaim. [Signed] C.
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