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Poem
July 21, 1758
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An elegy mourning the death of Colonel Meserve, expressing acceptance of God's will, the soul's ascent to heaven, and the inadequacy of earthly praise for his virtues.
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Spoken on the News of Colonel Meserve's Death
Hah ! is Meserve dead ? too true, he's gone,
And bid Adieu to this his Earthly Home ;
Thy Will. great God, in Heaven & Earth be done.
What shall we say ? What Mortal dares withstand
The Riving Stroke of the Almighty's Hand :
He call'd him hence. his ready Soul quick flies,
And wings its Course strait thro' the Ethereal Skies
Its Course is run, its Joys are now compleat,
The Saints Celestial Hymns its welcome greet.
Cease then my Muse, and spare thy Friendly pains,
Too great his Virtues are for thy low Strains,
It is enough that Heaven Meserve claims.
Hah ! is Meserve dead ? too true, he's gone,
And bid Adieu to this his Earthly Home ;
Thy Will. great God, in Heaven & Earth be done.
What shall we say ? What Mortal dares withstand
The Riving Stroke of the Almighty's Hand :
He call'd him hence. his ready Soul quick flies,
And wings its Course strait thro' the Ethereal Skies
Its Course is run, its Joys are now compleat,
The Saints Celestial Hymns its welcome greet.
Cease then my Muse, and spare thy Friendly pains,
Too great his Virtues are for thy low Strains,
It is enough that Heaven Meserve claims.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Colonel Meserve
Death
Gods Will
Heaven
Elegy
Poem Details
Title
Spoken On The News Of Colonel Meserve's Death
Subject
On The News Of Colonel Meserve's Death
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Hah ! Is Meserve Dead ? Too True, He's Gone,
Thy Will. Great God, In Heaven & Earth Be Done.
It Is Enough That Heaven Meserve Claims.