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Poem
September 24, 1773
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A satirical poetic chronology critiquing the reigns of British monarchs from James I to George III, attributing vices like depravity, usurpation, indolence, tyranny, and praising the Revolution and later Georges.
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A Poetical Chronology
Of crown'd Depravity—the spurious cause! James I..
Of fatal Zeal, infringing sacred Laws: Char. I.
Of Usurpation,—yet compleatly great,
Which rose to shine, and rule the ruin'd state; Cromw.
Who, from a Captain, govern'd like a King,
Made Spain to tremble, France her Presents bring.
Of barren Indolence, and fruitful vice; Char.
Of papal Tyranny, and Cowardice,
Who did to France and Priests the Laws betray, Jam. II.
And from a Crown and Sceptre stole away.
How Subjects dar'd with their supreme contend,
And their lov'd Laws and Liberties defend! Revolu.
What Meekness, Merit, Majesty possess'd
What poison'd Shafts pierc'd her unguarded breast! Q. Anne,
Why Right established, justified a Claim, Geo. I.
Why more to an Hero dignified a Fame. Geo. II.
With noble Sentiments he mounts the Throne,
Subdues his Foes, and makes the World his own.
May he till flourish, may he nobly shine; Geo. III.
Nor North Wind blast, or Fox corrupt the Vine.
So sing, historic Muse, in boldest Lays.
Nor Critic Censure fear, nor covet praise.
Of crown'd Depravity—the spurious cause! James I..
Of fatal Zeal, infringing sacred Laws: Char. I.
Of Usurpation,—yet compleatly great,
Which rose to shine, and rule the ruin'd state; Cromw.
Who, from a Captain, govern'd like a King,
Made Spain to tremble, France her Presents bring.
Of barren Indolence, and fruitful vice; Char.
Of papal Tyranny, and Cowardice,
Who did to France and Priests the Laws betray, Jam. II.
And from a Crown and Sceptre stole away.
How Subjects dar'd with their supreme contend,
And their lov'd Laws and Liberties defend! Revolu.
What Meekness, Merit, Majesty possess'd
What poison'd Shafts pierc'd her unguarded breast! Q. Anne,
Why Right established, justified a Claim, Geo. I.
Why more to an Hero dignified a Fame. Geo. II.
With noble Sentiments he mounts the Throne,
Subdues his Foes, and makes the World his own.
May he till flourish, may he nobly shine; Geo. III.
Nor North Wind blast, or Fox corrupt the Vine.
So sing, historic Muse, in boldest Lays.
Nor Critic Censure fear, nor covet praise.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Political
Liberty Independence
What keywords are associated?
British Monarchs
Satire
James I
Charles I
Cromwell
Glorious Revolution
George Iii
Poem Details
Title
A Poetical Chronology
Subject
Satirical History Of British Monarchs
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Of Crown'd Depravity—The Spurious Cause! James I..
How Subjects Dar'd With Their Supreme Contend,
And Their Lov'd Laws And Liberties Defend! Revolu.
With Noble Sentiments He Mounts The Throne,
Subdues His Foes, And Makes The World His Own.
May He Till Flourish, May He Nobly Shine; Geo. Iii.
Nor North Wind Blast, Or Fox Corrupt The Vine.