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Poem
January 19, 1769
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A poem addressed to Governor Tryon, comparing him favorably to the Roman Emperor Titus for his gentle rule, virtues, and widespread admiration.
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WILLIAMSBURG, January
The following lines, lately addressed to his Excellency Governor TRYON, do so much justice to that gentleman's merit, that we cannot deny ourselves the pleasure of inserting them.
To His Excellency G--
GENTLY great Titus the world's sceptre sway'd,
Applauding millions his commands obey'd:
Blessings diffusive spread where'er he came,
And the whole world resounded with his name.
Valiant in fight, in conduct wise and mild.
Mankind's delight, most justly, he was styl'd.
No baneful passion stain'd his generous breast.
With every virtue that good Prince was blest.
Where he appear'd, the multitude in throngs,
Chanted his praises in their grateful songs.
What the fam'd *Samian taught, must needs be true,
In the soul of Titus shines in you.
* Pythagoras, who asserted the doctrine of the metempsychosis.
The following lines, lately addressed to his Excellency Governor TRYON, do so much justice to that gentleman's merit, that we cannot deny ourselves the pleasure of inserting them.
To His Excellency G--
GENTLY great Titus the world's sceptre sway'd,
Applauding millions his commands obey'd:
Blessings diffusive spread where'er he came,
And the whole world resounded with his name.
Valiant in fight, in conduct wise and mild.
Mankind's delight, most justly, he was styl'd.
No baneful passion stain'd his generous breast.
With every virtue that good Prince was blest.
Where he appear'd, the multitude in throngs,
Chanted his praises in their grateful songs.
What the fam'd *Samian taught, must needs be true,
In the soul of Titus shines in you.
* Pythagoras, who asserted the doctrine of the metempsychosis.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Political
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Governor Tryon
Titus Comparison
Virtuous Ruler
Pythagoras Metempsychosis
Poem Details
Title
To His Excellency G
Subject
Addressed To Governor Tryon
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
What The Fam'd *Samian Taught, Must Needs Be True,
In The Soul Of Titus Shines In You.