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Poem
August 22, 1798
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem expressing a desire for a humble life of calm repose, virtue, companionship with a soothing friend, contentment, and religious guidance toward eternal peace, away from worldly state affairs.
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FAR From the gilded scenes of state
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Ah! may it be my humble fate,
To enjoy the sweets of calm repose,
A bliss that Virtue only knows:
And as my moments gently glide,
Remote from arrogance and pride,
May Heaven, to crown its blessing, send
So me graceful, tender, soothing friend!
Who shall augment my ev'ry joy,
And half the weight of woe destroy!
Then may no worldly wish intrude,
To shade with care, our solitude,
But still our breasts be ever sway'd
By sweet Content! celestial maid!
While mild Religion lends her ray,
And points to scenes of brighter day,
Where ev'ry earth-born care shall cease
And we repose in endless peace.
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Ah! may it be my humble fate,
To enjoy the sweets of calm repose,
A bliss that Virtue only knows:
And as my moments gently glide,
Remote from arrogance and pride,
May Heaven, to crown its blessing, send
So me graceful, tender, soothing friend!
Who shall augment my ev'ry joy,
And half the weight of woe destroy!
Then may no worldly wish intrude,
To shade with care, our solitude,
But still our breasts be ever sway'd
By sweet Content! celestial maid!
While mild Religion lends her ray,
And points to scenes of brighter day,
Where ev'ry earth-born care shall cease
And we repose in endless peace.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Pastoral
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Calm Repose
Virtue Bliss
Soothing Friend
Sweet Content
Mild Religion
Endless Peace
Gilded State
Poem Details
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Ah! May It Be My Humble Fate,
To Enjoy The Sweets Of Calm Repose,
A Bliss That Virtue Only Knows:
May Heaven, To Crown Its Blessing, Send
So Me Graceful, Tender, Soothing Friend!
By Sweet Content! Celestial Maid!
While Mild Religion Lends Her Ray,
And Points To Scenes Of Brighter Day,