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Poem
February 12, 1791
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
The poem 'HUMANITY--AN EXTRACT' is a lyrical appeal for the wealthy, symbolized by the citizen in ermine coat, to show charity and generosity to the poor and suffering during winter, warming their bosoms chilled with woe and providing means to live amid cold grief.
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HUMANITY--AN EXTRACT.
HUMANITY! delightful tale,
While we feel the winter gale,
May the Cit in ermin'd coat,
Incline the ear to sorrow's note,
And where with misery's ills opprest,
A fellow sits a shivering guest,
Full ample may his bounty flow,
To warm the bosom chill'd with woe.
In town or vale, where'er the tale
Of real grief unfolded is,
O may he give the means to live,
To those who know--How cold it is.
From a late SOUTHERN PAPER.
As we hope no exceptions will be taken at the following--and it may create a degree of risibility--we give it a place.
Sir Please to give this Piece A Place in your
paper.
This from your Reader.
HUMANITY! delightful tale,
While we feel the winter gale,
May the Cit in ermin'd coat,
Incline the ear to sorrow's note,
And where with misery's ills opprest,
A fellow sits a shivering guest,
Full ample may his bounty flow,
To warm the bosom chill'd with woe.
In town or vale, where'er the tale
Of real grief unfolded is,
O may he give the means to live,
To those who know--How cold it is.
From a late SOUTHERN PAPER.
As we hope no exceptions will be taken at the following--and it may create a degree of risibility--we give it a place.
Sir Please to give this Piece A Place in your
paper.
This from your Reader.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Humanity
Charity
Winter
Poverty
Benevolence
Misery
Bounty
What entities or persons were involved?
From A Late Southern Paper.
Poem Details
Title
Humanity An Extract.
Author
From A Late Southern Paper.
Subject
Plea For Winter Charity
Form / Style
Rhymed Verse
Key Lines
Humanity! Delightful Tale,
While We Feel The Winter Gale,
Full Ample May His Bounty Flow,
To Warm The Bosom Chill'd With Woe.
To Those Who Know How Cold It Is.