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Poem
November 21, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A poem celebrating the marriage of Cary in Virginia, September 1777, wishing for their descendants to embody virtues and patriotism, contributing to the nation's freedom and laws.
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OCR Quality
98%
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NOW charming CARY, conscious of her claim,
And emulous of love and beauty's fame,
With aspect placid, and with modest voice,
Selects the happy partner of her choice.
O may a race, with generous courage crown'd,
And every softer virtue blooming round,
Uprise with noble zeal in freedom's cause,
Firm to their country, faithful to its laws;
The sons be thus deserving of their name,
To future ages to transmit their fame;
The daughters, whom her fondest cares shall guard,
Of other patriots be the meet reward:
Each sex their different glories to expand,
These to adorn, and those to save a land!
VIRGINIA, Sept. 1777.
And emulous of love and beauty's fame,
With aspect placid, and with modest voice,
Selects the happy partner of her choice.
O may a race, with generous courage crown'd,
And every softer virtue blooming round,
Uprise with noble zeal in freedom's cause,
Firm to their country, faithful to its laws;
The sons be thus deserving of their name,
To future ages to transmit their fame;
The daughters, whom her fondest cares shall guard,
Of other patriots be the meet reward:
Each sex their different glories to expand,
These to adorn, and those to save a land!
VIRGINIA, Sept. 1777.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Marriage Celebration
Patriotism
Liberty Independence
What keywords are associated?
Cary Marriage
Virginia 1777
Patriotic Offspring
Freedom Cause
National Virtue
Poem Details
Subject
Marriage Of Cary
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Now Charming Cary, Conscious Of Her Claim, And Emulous Of Love And Beauty's Fame, With Aspect Placid, And With Modest Voice, Selects The Happy Partner Of Her Choice.
O May A Race, With Generous Courage Crown'd, And Every Softer Virtue Blooming Round, Uprise With Noble Zeal In Freedom's Cause, Firm To Their Country, Faithful To Its Laws;