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Poem
December 27, 1783
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An ode celebrating the arrival of General Washington and Governor Clinton in New York on November 25, 1783, with fife and drum, praising Washington as hero and father, the return of justice and freedom, end of war, and toasting to peace and joy.
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On the arrival of his Excellency General Washington and Governor Clinton, in New-York, on the 25th of Nov 1783.
Tune- " He comes ! He comes "
He comes! they come! they come!
With sounding fife, and thundering drum,
Their ranks advance in bright array,
The Heroes of AMERICA.
He comes ! 'tis mighty WASHINGTON!
Words fail to tell all he has done ;
Our Hero, Guardian, Father, Friend !
His fame can never, never end.
He comes ! he comes ! 'tis Clinton comes
Justice her ancient seat resumes.
From shore to shore let shouts resound,
For Justice comes with Freedom crown'd
She comes ! the tir'd Virgin's ease
And bids grim War his rage to cease.
Oh ! blooming Virgin, rise in joy,
And bless, oh ! bless AMERICA.
Now Freedom has our brows with crown'd
Let flowing goblets pass around :
We'll drink to Freedom's fav'rite Son,
Health, Peace, & Joy to WASHINGTON
On the arrival of his Excellency General Washington and Governor Clinton, in New-York, on the 25th of Nov 1783.
Tune- " He comes ! He comes "
He comes! they come! they come!
With sounding fife, and thundering drum,
Their ranks advance in bright array,
The Heroes of AMERICA.
He comes ! 'tis mighty WASHINGTON!
Words fail to tell all he has done ;
Our Hero, Guardian, Father, Friend !
His fame can never, never end.
He comes ! he comes ! 'tis Clinton comes
Justice her ancient seat resumes.
From shore to shore let shouts resound,
For Justice comes with Freedom crown'd
She comes ! the tir'd Virgin's ease
And bids grim War his rage to cease.
Oh ! blooming Virgin, rise in joy,
And bless, oh ! bless AMERICA.
Now Freedom has our brows with crown'd
Let flowing goblets pass around :
We'll drink to Freedom's fav'rite Son,
Health, Peace, & Joy to WASHINGTON
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Liberty Independence
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Washington Arrival
Clinton New York
Freedom Justice
Revolutionary War End
American Heroes
Patriot Ode
Poem Details
Title
Ode On The Arrival Of His Excellency General Washington And Governor Clinton, In New York, On The 25th Of Nov 1783.
Subject
Arrival Of Washington And Clinton In New York, 1783
Key Lines
He Comes! 'Tis Mighty Washington!
His Fame Can Never, Never End.
For Justice Comes With Freedom Crown'd
We'll Drink To Freedom's Fav'rite Son,
Health, Peace, & Joy To Washington