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Literary
December 27, 1811
Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Patriotic song from the new play 'American Captive, or Slave of Tripoli.' Lyrics celebrate the fearless sailor's life amid storms, his duty at sea, and divine protection, then urge landsmen to unite under the stars, cease civil discord, and protect their native land from party wrecks.
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ORIGINAL SONG.
The following Song is from the "American Captive, or Slave of TRIPOLI," a NEW play.
TUNE...." Origin of Gunpowder."
When from his cave Eolus raves,
And stormy whirl-winds fly.
'Till ocean rolls its mountain-waves,
Or lifts them to the sky :
The fearless tar, with mind serene.
As toss'd upon his lab'ring beam,
Trims taught his sheet, or furls his sail.
And safely rides along the gale.
His duty is from sea to sea,
Thro' liquid tracks to roll :
To shun each iron-bounded lee.
A birth to give each shoal:
To steer his barque with skilful hand,
Through billows ply from land to land,
Till safe in port from dire alarms,
He moors within his Susan's arms!
From wasting care, and sorrow free
Preserv'd from dangers past,
He dauntless mounts life's boistrous sea,
And stems life's roughest blast :
Tho' tempests gather round his head,
Now ship-wreck'd—now a Captive led
This cheering thought is ever nigh;
Jack's Pilot lives enthron'd on high.
Ye Landsmen, like your sea-beat tars,
Each selfish thought forego ;
UNITED rally 'neath your STARS,
And brave the storms that blow :
From civil broils and discord cease,
"Tis PARTY wrecks a nation's peace!
Like Massmates join in Union’s hand,
Yourselves protect your Native Land
The following Song is from the "American Captive, or Slave of TRIPOLI," a NEW play.
TUNE...." Origin of Gunpowder."
When from his cave Eolus raves,
And stormy whirl-winds fly.
'Till ocean rolls its mountain-waves,
Or lifts them to the sky :
The fearless tar, with mind serene.
As toss'd upon his lab'ring beam,
Trims taught his sheet, or furls his sail.
And safely rides along the gale.
His duty is from sea to sea,
Thro' liquid tracks to roll :
To shun each iron-bounded lee.
A birth to give each shoal:
To steer his barque with skilful hand,
Through billows ply from land to land,
Till safe in port from dire alarms,
He moors within his Susan's arms!
From wasting care, and sorrow free
Preserv'd from dangers past,
He dauntless mounts life's boistrous sea,
And stems life's roughest blast :
Tho' tempests gather round his head,
Now ship-wreck'd—now a Captive led
This cheering thought is ever nigh;
Jack's Pilot lives enthron'd on high.
Ye Landsmen, like your sea-beat tars,
Each selfish thought forego ;
UNITED rally 'neath your STARS,
And brave the storms that blow :
From civil broils and discord cease,
"Tis PARTY wrecks a nation's peace!
Like Massmates join in Union’s hand,
Yourselves protect your Native Land
What sub-type of article is it?
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Political
Liberty Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Patriotic Song
Sailor Bravery
National Unity
Anti Party
American Captive
Literary Details
Title
Original Song
Subject
From The American Captive, Or Slave Of Tripoli, A New Play
Form / Style
Song Lyrics To The Tune Origin Of Gunpowder
Key Lines
When From His Cave Eolus Raves, And Stormy Whirl Winds Fly.
Ye Landsmen, Like Your Sea Beat Tars, Each Selfish Thought Forego ;
United Rally 'Neath Your Stars, And Brave The Storms That Blow :
"Tis Party Wrecks A Nation's Peace! Like Massmates Join In Union’s Hand,