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Poem
November 22, 1844
Carroll Free Press
Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Poem by Catharine L. Brooke praising Henry Clay's eloquence and patriotism in his April 13, 1844, speech at Raleigh, extolling his integrity, legacy, and influence on future leaders.
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From the National Intelligencer.
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Suggested by reading Henry Clay's Speech
at Raleigh, delivered April 13, 1844.
BY CATHARINE L. BROOKE.
God's noblest work! pride of this Western clime!
The patriot's zeal glows in thy lofty strain,
With thrilling eloquence and thoughts sublime,
And genius thrown o'er all her magic chain;
While thousand hearts thy image have enshrined,
And millions own the mighty power of mind.
Great Statesman of this land, thy name shall light
Th' historic page, undimmed by slander's breath;
Thy glorious deeds—integrity—more bright
Shall bless the world when thou sleep'st in death;
And youthful patriots, looking unto thee
For wisdom's laws, shall learn to guide the free.
Triumphant or defeated, still supreme—
No honors can be added to thy name;
E'en woman's fond enthusiastic dream
Of virtue—power—a high and deathless fame,
In all that's noble, chivalrous, and free.
Is realized in contemplating thee.
Weak is this lay, while struggling to impart
To lifeless words the thoughts that in me swell:
Kindle the brain, and burn within the heart.
While on thy soul's transcendent gifts I dwell,
'Tis vain! The wreath that does thy brow entwine
Can need no leaf from such a hand as mine.
LINES
Suggested by reading Henry Clay's Speech
at Raleigh, delivered April 13, 1844.
BY CATHARINE L. BROOKE.
God's noblest work! pride of this Western clime!
The patriot's zeal glows in thy lofty strain,
With thrilling eloquence and thoughts sublime,
And genius thrown o'er all her magic chain;
While thousand hearts thy image have enshrined,
And millions own the mighty power of mind.
Great Statesman of this land, thy name shall light
Th' historic page, undimmed by slander's breath;
Thy glorious deeds—integrity—more bright
Shall bless the world when thou sleep'st in death;
And youthful patriots, looking unto thee
For wisdom's laws, shall learn to guide the free.
Triumphant or defeated, still supreme—
No honors can be added to thy name;
E'en woman's fond enthusiastic dream
Of virtue—power—a high and deathless fame,
In all that's noble, chivalrous, and free.
Is realized in contemplating thee.
Weak is this lay, while struggling to impart
To lifeless words the thoughts that in me swell:
Kindle the brain, and burn within the heart.
While on thy soul's transcendent gifts I dwell,
'Tis vain! The wreath that does thy brow entwine
Can need no leaf from such a hand as mine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Political
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Patriotism
Eloquence
Raleigh Speech
Political Legacy
Integrity
What entities or persons were involved?
By Catharine L. Brooke.
Poem Details
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Author
By Catharine L. Brooke.
Subject
Suggested By Reading Henry Clay's Speech At Raleigh, Delivered April 13, 1844.
Key Lines
God's Noblest Work! Pride Of This Western Clime!
Great Statesman Of This Land, Thy Name Shall Light Th' Historic Page, Undimmed By Slander's Breath;
Thy Glorious Deeds—Integrity—More Bright Shall Bless The World When Thou Sleep'st In Death;
Triumphant Or Defeated, Still Supreme— No Honors Can Be Added To Thy Name;
'Tis Vain! The Wreath That Does Thy Brow Entwine Can Need No Leaf From Such A Hand As Mine.