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Poem
March 1, 1819
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Patriotic poem celebrating the launch of the ship Columbia, invoking national pride, the strength of American oak, guidance by stars and fame, and allusions to Columbus, wishing it safe voyages through storm and war.
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FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE "COLUMBIA"—ON HER LAUNCH.
Majestic and safe, gallant ship, may'st thou glide.
To the element destined to bear thee to fame;
For the shouts of the thousands who launch thee with pride
Are the hopes of the nation that gave thee its name.
Go bear the strong oak of our soil to the ocean—
Go buffet the anger of battle and storm;
A gallant and glorious nation's devotion
Resides in the oak that envelopes thy form.
Like him who gave name to our country and thee,
Dauntless, unerring, and firmly pursue,
And illumine the path of thy course o'er the sea:
With a radiance as brilliant and glorious too.
May the stars in thy banner be ever thy guide,
And the fame of thy country be ever thy care;
Securely and safe from our shores may'st thou glide,
And brave both the anger of tempest and war.
Alluding to a story in vil. + Columbus.
TO THE "COLUMBIA"—ON HER LAUNCH.
Majestic and safe, gallant ship, may'st thou glide.
To the element destined to bear thee to fame;
For the shouts of the thousands who launch thee with pride
Are the hopes of the nation that gave thee its name.
Go bear the strong oak of our soil to the ocean—
Go buffet the anger of battle and storm;
A gallant and glorious nation's devotion
Resides in the oak that envelopes thy form.
Like him who gave name to our country and thee,
Dauntless, unerring, and firmly pursue,
And illumine the path of thy course o'er the sea:
With a radiance as brilliant and glorious too.
May the stars in thy banner be ever thy guide,
And the fame of thy country be ever thy care;
Securely and safe from our shores may'st thou glide,
And brave both the anger of tempest and war.
Alluding to a story in vil. + Columbus.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Ship Columbia
Launch Celebration
Patriotic Ode
National Pride
Columbus Allusion
American Oak
Poem Details
Title
To The "Columbia"—On Her Launch.
Subject
On Her Launch
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Majestic And Safe, Gallant Ship, May'st Thou Glide.
Go Bear The Strong Oak Of Our Soil To The Ocean—
Like Him Who Gave Name To Our Country And Thee,
May The Stars In Thy Banner Be Ever Thy Guide,