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Poem
November 2, 1759
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Elegy commemorating General Wolfe's death on September 13, 1759, after defeating the French near Quebec. It praises his heroic deeds, compares him to great warriors, and envisions his immortal fame through art and divine reward.
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On the Death of General WOLFE, who was
kill'd in defeating the French Army near
Quebec, on the 13th of September, 1759.
Could lays harmonious speak thy high desert:
Could equal numbers be supply'd by art;
WOLFE's much lov'd name should echo thro'the sky.
As far as sound can reach or fame can fly.
Still shall the muse her grateful tribute bring,
And, tho' with feeble voice, attempt to sing.
What glories round the great GUSTAVUS shine,
What round brave SCHOMBURG, these, O
WOLFE. are thine.
Like thee. these fought and fell on freedom's side,
And these .like thee were conquerors when they dy'd.
Till time wears out, thy godlike deeds shall live,
And thou shalt take what' er the Arts can give.
Lo the stretch'd Canvas here does ready stand
And calls impatient for the artist's hand.
Here sculpture waits its nervous lines to trace
And give to times remote the warrior's face.
Here bards inspir'd in song thy conquests crown
And from thy laurel wreaths supply their own.
Frail monuments! shall these thy victories boast?
Ah! these, with time, must perish and be lost.
Must then the hero's fame submit to fate?
Shall deeds like thine endure but mortal date?
Just heaven said no--for thee is more prepar'd:
'Tis mine alone such virtue to reward:
Above are triumphs worthy thy renown,
So call'd thee up to an immortal Crown.
kill'd in defeating the French Army near
Quebec, on the 13th of September, 1759.
Could lays harmonious speak thy high desert:
Could equal numbers be supply'd by art;
WOLFE's much lov'd name should echo thro'the sky.
As far as sound can reach or fame can fly.
Still shall the muse her grateful tribute bring,
And, tho' with feeble voice, attempt to sing.
What glories round the great GUSTAVUS shine,
What round brave SCHOMBURG, these, O
WOLFE. are thine.
Like thee. these fought and fell on freedom's side,
And these .like thee were conquerors when they dy'd.
Till time wears out, thy godlike deeds shall live,
And thou shalt take what' er the Arts can give.
Lo the stretch'd Canvas here does ready stand
And calls impatient for the artist's hand.
Here sculpture waits its nervous lines to trace
And give to times remote the warrior's face.
Here bards inspir'd in song thy conquests crown
And from thy laurel wreaths supply their own.
Frail monuments! shall these thy victories boast?
Ah! these, with time, must perish and be lost.
Must then the hero's fame submit to fate?
Shall deeds like thine endure but mortal date?
Just heaven said no--for thee is more prepar'd:
'Tis mine alone such virtue to reward:
Above are triumphs worthy thy renown,
So call'd thee up to an immortal Crown.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
War Military
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
General Wolfe
Quebec Battle
Heroic Death
Immortal Fame
Freedom Fighters
Artistic Tribute
Poem Details
Title
On The Death Of General Wolfe, Who Was Kill'd In Defeating The French Army Near Quebec, On The 13th Of September, 1759.
Subject
On The Death Of General Wolfe At Quebec
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Could Lays Harmonious Speak Thy High Desert:
What Glories Round The Great Gustavus Shine,
What Round Brave Schomburg, These, O
Wolfe. Are Thine.
Like Thee. These Fought And Fell On Freedom's Side,
And These .Like Thee Were Conquerors When They Dy'd.
Just Heaven Said No For Thee Is More Prepar'd:
'Tis Mine Alone Such Virtue To Reward:
So Call'd Thee Up To An Immortal Crown.