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Poem
February 16, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A pastoral sonnet where a shepherd bids farewell to his flocks to visit the Prince and Princess of Wales at Bath, assuring their safety under heaven's protection and the presence of Albion's hopes, while encouraging them to enjoy the land's plenty.
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OCR Quality
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A PASTORAL SONNET, on going to See their Royal Highnesses the PRINCE and PRINCESS of WALES at BATH.
Farewell my Flocks, my dear Delight
But I no longer now can tend ye:
Heav'n calls me to a better Sight;
Heav'n in my Absence will defend ye.
In Quiet rest my Lambs; for why!
No Fox nor greedy WOLF shall tear ye:
While ALBION's HOPES remain so nigh,
Be sure, no Danger can come near ye.
Wait not for Dews, or fat'ning Rains;
Their Presence only brings us Plenty:
Range round the Meads, frisk o'er the Plains,
And feast your selves with ev'ry Dainty.
Crop the sweet Flow'rs, nor spare their tender Stalks:
Enough will spring where fair AUGUSTA walks.
Farewell my Flocks, my dear Delight
But I no longer now can tend ye:
Heav'n calls me to a better Sight;
Heav'n in my Absence will defend ye.
In Quiet rest my Lambs; for why!
No Fox nor greedy WOLF shall tear ye:
While ALBION's HOPES remain so nigh,
Be sure, no Danger can come near ye.
Wait not for Dews, or fat'ning Rains;
Their Presence only brings us Plenty:
Range round the Meads, frisk o'er the Plains,
And feast your selves with ev'ry Dainty.
Crop the sweet Flow'rs, nor spare their tender Stalks:
Enough will spring where fair AUGUSTA walks.
What sub-type of article is it?
Pastoral
Sonnet
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Pastoral Sonnet
Prince Princess Wales
Bath Visit
Albion Hopes
Royal Highnesses
Shepherd Flocks
Poem Details
Title
A Pastoral Sonnet, On Going To See Their Royal Highnesses The Prince And Princess Of Wales At Bath.
Subject
On Going To See Their Royal Highnesses The Prince And Princess Of Wales At Bath
Key Lines
Farewell My Flocks, My Dear Delight
But I No Longer Now Can Tend Ye:
Heav'n Calls Me To A Better Sight;
Heav'n In My Absence Will Defend Ye.
While Albion's Hopes Remain So Nigh,
Be Sure, No Danger Can Come Near Ye.
Enough Will Spring Where Fair Augusta Walks.