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Poem
March 24, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem submitted to the Gazette of the United States, expressing that love and goodwill to mankind provide calm peace amid poverty, sickness, misfortune, and worldly cares, with religion as a guiding pilot through life's trials.
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FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
ALTHO the Sun rises and finds me unblest,
By those gifts which blind fortune bestows ;
Altho at the eve he retires to rest,
And leaves me with darkness and woes ;
Tho sickness and pain should with poverty come ;
Tho worldly cares throng round my gate,
Tho misfortune should under my roof fix her home
And men turn their backs on my state;
While blest with thy love, dear joy of my heart,
(And thy love would increase with my pain)
While from me you turn aside misery's dart,
And cheer with those smiles your lorn swain.
While united we strive thro life's dreary vale,
To bless those less blest than ourselves ;
While making religion our pilot, we sail
Secure amongst rocks, sands and shelves—
No pain, no misfortunes, no woes can remove,
Or ruffle that calm peace of mind,
Which I must possess, while possessing your love,
And bearing good will to mankind.
ALTHO the Sun rises and finds me unblest,
By those gifts which blind fortune bestows ;
Altho at the eve he retires to rest,
And leaves me with darkness and woes ;
Tho sickness and pain should with poverty come ;
Tho worldly cares throng round my gate,
Tho misfortune should under my roof fix her home
And men turn their backs on my state;
While blest with thy love, dear joy of my heart,
(And thy love would increase with my pain)
While from me you turn aside misery's dart,
And cheer with those smiles your lorn swain.
While united we strive thro life's dreary vale,
To bless those less blest than ourselves ;
While making religion our pilot, we sail
Secure amongst rocks, sands and shelves—
No pain, no misfortunes, no woes can remove,
Or ruffle that calm peace of mind,
Which I must possess, while possessing your love,
And bearing good will to mankind.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Love Consolation
Misfortune Endurance
Poverty Sickness
Religion Guidance
Peace Of Mind
Goodwill Mankind
Poem Details
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
While Blest With Thy Love, Dear Joy Of My Heart,
(And Thy Love Would Increase With My Pain)
While Making Religion Our Pilot, We Sail
Secure Amongst Rocks, Sands And Shelves—
No Pain, No Misfortunes, No Woes Can Remove,
Or Ruffle That Calm Peace Of Mind,
Which I Must Possess, While Possessing Your Love,
And Bearing Good Will To Mankind.