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Poem
December 30, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
An elegy mourning the death of Miss Fanny Stevenson of York, praising her virtues as good, affectionate, mild, sincere, and resigned to death, written by a young lady friend who weeps while consoling others.
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On the death of Miss Fanny Stevenson of York, who was snatched away in the very prime of life, to the great regret of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. By a young Lady.
Of thee, blest maid, I'll tune the youthful lyre,
Which nought but real friendship could inspire;
And may the muses deign to aid my verse,
Whilst with truth my Fanny's praise rehearse:
Yes, she was good, affectionate, and mild,
A tender sister, an obedient child;
Sincere friendship till her latest breath,
And quit resigned she seem'd to welcome death.
Nor did she wish in tears to leave us all,
When she obey'd her heavenly father's call.
Why weep we then whom she has left behind,
Since, without doubt, a blest exchange she'll find?
Yet, while I thus reprove, the starting tear
Forces its way, and bids my pen to here.
Accept, my friend, this tear, this witless lay,
The poor, but only tribute I can pay.
Of thee, blest maid, I'll tune the youthful lyre,
Which nought but real friendship could inspire;
And may the muses deign to aid my verse,
Whilst with truth my Fanny's praise rehearse:
Yes, she was good, affectionate, and mild,
A tender sister, an obedient child;
Sincere friendship till her latest breath,
And quit resigned she seem'd to welcome death.
Nor did she wish in tears to leave us all,
When she obey'd her heavenly father's call.
Why weep we then whom she has left behind,
Since, without doubt, a blest exchange she'll find?
Yet, while I thus reprove, the starting tear
Forces its way, and bids my pen to here.
Accept, my friend, this tear, this witless lay,
The poor, but only tribute I can pay.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Elegy Fanny Stevenson
Death Mourning
York
Friendship Virtues
Resignation Death
What entities or persons were involved?
By A Young Lady.
Poem Details
Title
On The Death Of Miss Fanny Stevenson Of York, Who Was Snatched Away In The Very Prime Of Life, To The Great Regret Of All Who Had The Pleasure Of Her Acquaintance.
Author
By A Young Lady.
Subject
Death Of Miss Fanny Stevenson Of York
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Yes, She Was Good, Affectionate, And Mild,
A Tender Sister, An Obedient Child;
Sincere Friendship Till Her Latest Breath,
And Quit Resigned She Seem'd To Welcome Death.
Why Weep We Then Whom She Has Left Behind,
Since, Without Doubt, A Blest Exchange She'll Find?
Accept, My Friend, This Tear, This Witless Lay,
The Poor, But Only Tribute I Can Pay.