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Poem
April 16, 1762
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A recitative and song invoking Jove and Minerva to bless King George with Queen Charlotte, celebrating their union, national joy, and hopes for peace in Britain.
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RECITATIVE.
St. George dealt forth his vengeance thro' the land
To curb proud France by Jove's divine command,
The God survey'd the Monarch's anxious care,
And thus decreed to sooth the toils of war.
SONG:
Tune, With swords on their thighs, in Eliza.
I.
The Powers above, my Fav'rite befriend,
To crown all his virtues, let Beauty attend
A form now compose with a majestic mien,
And let Britain's Isle be now blest in a Queen.
II.
Minerva bestow your choice gifts on the Fair ;
Ye Graces adorn with an angelic air ;
That all British hearts with true joy now may ring,
With a Consort complete, oh ! how blest is their King!
III.
The God thus decreed, twas next his command,
That Fame with these tidings should bless the glad land;
All the people rejoic'd to hear the chearful sound,
And Charlotte's the Queen the hills echo'd around.
IV.
Let Love crown their joy, grand War now may cease,
And each Britain toast soon the blessing of Peace :
Then contented and happy we'll sing all the day long
For George & his Charlotte the theme of our Song-
St. George dealt forth his vengeance thro' the land
To curb proud France by Jove's divine command,
The God survey'd the Monarch's anxious care,
And thus decreed to sooth the toils of war.
SONG:
Tune, With swords on their thighs, in Eliza.
I.
The Powers above, my Fav'rite befriend,
To crown all his virtues, let Beauty attend
A form now compose with a majestic mien,
And let Britain's Isle be now blest in a Queen.
II.
Minerva bestow your choice gifts on the Fair ;
Ye Graces adorn with an angelic air ;
That all British hearts with true joy now may ring,
With a Consort complete, oh ! how blest is their King!
III.
The God thus decreed, twas next his command,
That Fame with these tidings should bless the glad land;
All the people rejoic'd to hear the chearful sound,
And Charlotte's the Queen the hills echo'd around.
IV.
Let Love crown their joy, grand War now may cease,
And each Britain toast soon the blessing of Peace :
Then contented and happy we'll sing all the day long
For George & his Charlotte the theme of our Song-
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Marriage Celebration
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Queen Charlotte
King George
Royal Marriage
British Joy
Peace Celebration
Poem Details
Subject
On The Marriage Of King George And Queen Charlotte
Form / Style
Recitative And Song With Four Stanzas, Tuned To 'With Swords On Their Thighs, In Eliza'
Key Lines
The Powers Above, My Fav'rite Befriend,
To Crown All His Virtues, Let Beauty Attend
With A Consort Complete, Oh ! How Blest Is Their King!
And Charlotte's The Queen The Hills Echo'd Around.
For George & His Charlotte The Theme Of Our Song