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Poem
September 3, 1772
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem addressing Happiness as a divine bliss that governs the world, inspiring avarice, travelers, and warriors. The speaker seeks guidance to navigate life's tempests and reach Happiness's peaceful realm where peace banishes pain.
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POETRY
To HAPPINESS.
Happiness thou Bliss divine!
An humble Votary at thy Shrine,
I tune the grateful Lay;
Thine Empire o'er the World extends,
To thee each Knee with Reverence bends,
And gladly owns thy Sway.
For thee, within her dark Abode,
Pale Avarice keeps her useless Load,
And toils for thee alone;
The bare-worn Traveller's Bosom glows
For thee, 'midst Lapland's live long Snows.
Or India's burning Zone,
For thee War sounds her dread Alarms,
And bids the Hero's conquering Arms
The vengeful Weapon wield ;
Inspired by thee, nought chills her Breast,
Though Death, in awful Terror drest,
Ravage the bloody Field.
Ardent I seek the flowery Road
That leads to thy divine Abode;
O deign to be my Guide.
Waft my low Bark, with prosperous Sail,
Through every rough and hostile Gale,
That swells Life's rapid Tide.
And steer me to that happy Shore,
Where no rude Tempest's sullen Roar
Disturbs thy blisful Reign,
There, with thy genial Influence blest,
Sweet smiling Peace Shall fill my Breast,
And Pleasure banish Pain.
To HAPPINESS.
Happiness thou Bliss divine!
An humble Votary at thy Shrine,
I tune the grateful Lay;
Thine Empire o'er the World extends,
To thee each Knee with Reverence bends,
And gladly owns thy Sway.
For thee, within her dark Abode,
Pale Avarice keeps her useless Load,
And toils for thee alone;
The bare-worn Traveller's Bosom glows
For thee, 'midst Lapland's live long Snows.
Or India's burning Zone,
For thee War sounds her dread Alarms,
And bids the Hero's conquering Arms
The vengeful Weapon wield ;
Inspired by thee, nought chills her Breast,
Though Death, in awful Terror drest,
Ravage the bloody Field.
Ardent I seek the flowery Road
That leads to thy divine Abode;
O deign to be my Guide.
Waft my low Bark, with prosperous Sail,
Through every rough and hostile Gale,
That swells Life's rapid Tide.
And steer me to that happy Shore,
Where no rude Tempest's sullen Roar
Disturbs thy blisful Reign,
There, with thy genial Influence blest,
Sweet smiling Peace Shall fill my Breast,
And Pleasure banish Pain.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Happiness
Bliss Divine
Pursuit Of Happiness
Peace
War Inspired
Poem Details
Title
To Happiness.
Subject
To Happiness
Key Lines
Happiness Thou Bliss Divine!
An Humble Votary At Thy Shrine,
I Tune The Grateful Lay;
Ardent I Seek The Flowery Road
That Leads To Thy Divine Abode;