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Poem
September 21, 1776
The Freeman's Journal, Or, New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An ode extolling honour as a celestial force that inspires men to noble service, resists tyranny, and directs passions toward glory and fame, independent of royal influence.
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POET's CORNER.
On HONOUR.
Not all the threats. or favours of a crown,
A prince's whisper, or a tyrant's frown,
Can awe the spirit, or allure the mind
Of him who to strict honour is inclin'd.
On higher springs true men of honour move,
Free is their service. and unbought their love :
When danger calls and honour leads the way,
With joy they follow, and with pride obey.
Honour. that spark of the celestial fire,
That above nature makes mankind aspire;
Ennobles the rude passions of our frame,
With thirst of glory, and desire of fame :
The richest treasure of a generous breast,
That gives the stamp and standard to the rest ;
Wit, strength, and courage, are wild dang'rous force,
Unless this soften and direct their course.
On HONOUR.
Not all the threats. or favours of a crown,
A prince's whisper, or a tyrant's frown,
Can awe the spirit, or allure the mind
Of him who to strict honour is inclin'd.
On higher springs true men of honour move,
Free is their service. and unbought their love :
When danger calls and honour leads the way,
With joy they follow, and with pride obey.
Honour. that spark of the celestial fire,
That above nature makes mankind aspire;
Ennobles the rude passions of our frame,
With thirst of glory, and desire of fame :
The richest treasure of a generous breast,
That gives the stamp and standard to the rest ;
Wit, strength, and courage, are wild dang'rous force,
Unless this soften and direct their course.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Honour
Virtue
Glory
Fame
Nobility
Poem Details
Title
On Honour.
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Not All The Threats. Or Favours Of A Crown,
A Prince's Whisper, Or A Tyrant's Frown,
Can Awe The Spirit, Or Allure The Mind
Of Him Who To Strict Honour Is Inclin'd.
Honour. That Spark Of The Celestial Fire,