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VGW(PA.736.021
26 Nov-3 Dec 1736:11 (18)
This imitation of the 15th Ode of the 4th book of Horace, is
humbly addressed to The Honourable William Gooch, Esq;
Governor of this colony, by His Honour's most obedient,
humble servant, David Mossom, jun. Horace. Book 4. Ode 15.
imitated.
Phabus volentem praelia me loqui, etc.
When first I tun'd the lyric strings,
To mighty numbers, mighty things;
As I invok'd the sacred nine,
Phoebus thus check'd my wild design.
Rash youth, forbear, th'attempt is vain,
Thy bark's too weak to stem the main.
To you, sir, I address my song.
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