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Poem
April 4, 1817
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Poem by Bishop Horne contrasting the grand funeral procession of actor David Garrick through London's streets with Christ's unheeded burial, expressing hope for Garrick's forgiveness and eternal life through faith.
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WRITTEN BY BISHOP HORNE,
ON SEEING DAVID GARRICK'S FUNERAL PROCESSION.
Through weeping London's crowded streets,
As Garrick's funeral pass'd,
Contending wits and nobles strove
Who should forsake him last.
Not so the world behav'd to him,
Who came that world to save,
By solitary Joseph borne
Unheeded to his grave.
If what is done by mortals here
Departed spirits know,
Confused and blushing--Garrick views
This grand parade of woe.
Though much admir'd by erring man,
Yet he had--gracious Heaven!
Much, very much, he had indeed,
By thee to be forgiven.
But thou art good! and since he died
Composed, without a groan,
Repentant David, let us hope,
May live through David's Son.
WRITTEN BY BISHOP HORNE,
ON SEEING DAVID GARRICK'S FUNERAL PROCESSION.
Through weeping London's crowded streets,
As Garrick's funeral pass'd,
Contending wits and nobles strove
Who should forsake him last.
Not so the world behav'd to him,
Who came that world to save,
By solitary Joseph borne
Unheeded to his grave.
If what is done by mortals here
Departed spirits know,
Confused and blushing--Garrick views
This grand parade of woe.
Though much admir'd by erring man,
Yet he had--gracious Heaven!
Much, very much, he had indeed,
By thee to be forgiven.
But thou art good! and since he died
Composed, without a groan,
Repentant David, let us hope,
May live through David's Son.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Garrick Funeral
Bishop Horne
London Procession
Christ Burial
Redemption Hope
What entities or persons were involved?
Written By Bishop Horne
Poem Details
Title
On Seeing David Garrick's Funeral Procession.
Author
Written By Bishop Horne
Subject
On Seeing David Garrick's Funeral Procession
Key Lines
Not So The World Behav'd To Him,
Who Came That World To Save,
By Solitary Joseph Borne
Unheeded To His Grave.
Repentant David, Let Us Hope,
May Live Through David's Son.