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Poem
January 2, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A poem written by a 12-year-old boy mourning the death of King George II on October 25, 1760. It praises the king's virtues, protection of Britain, and ascent to heaven, urging his memory to live on in British hearts.
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The following was wrote by a lad of 12 years of age
On the death of his late majesty King GEORGE the Second, who died October 25th, 1760.
The direful sound does pierce my ear.
The news makes heaven and earth rebound,
So sad and mournful is the sound,
That GEORGE the Second lives no more.
No more reigns monarch of the shore:
GEORGE the generous, and the just,
The wise, the learned, and the great:
GEORGE our protector, patriot, friend,
Did us from enemies defend.
O let his memory ever blest:
In Briton's hearts forever rest.
Reign him then to heaven alone,
From thence he came, lo! there he's gone.
On the death of his late majesty King GEORGE the Second, who died October 25th, 1760.
The direful sound does pierce my ear.
The news makes heaven and earth rebound,
So sad and mournful is the sound,
That GEORGE the Second lives no more.
No more reigns monarch of the shore:
GEORGE the generous, and the just,
The wise, the learned, and the great:
GEORGE our protector, patriot, friend,
Did us from enemies defend.
O let his memory ever blest:
In Briton's hearts forever rest.
Reign him then to heaven alone,
From thence he came, lo! there he's gone.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Patriotism
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
King George Ii
Death
Elegy
Britain
Monarch
Patriot
Heaven
What entities or persons were involved?
A Lad Of 12 Years Of Age
Poem Details
Author
A Lad Of 12 Years Of Age
Subject
On The Death Of His Late Majesty King George The Second, Who Died October 25th, 1760.
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
The Direful Sound Does Pierce My Ear.
That George The Second Lives No More.
George Our Protector, Patriot, Friend,
Did Us From Enemies Defend.
O Let His Memory Ever Blest:
In Briton's Hearts Forever Rest.