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Poem
April 24, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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An ode celebrating peace and British military victories in the Seven Years' War, praising King George, General Wolfe, and General Amherst. Composed by Rev. Samuel Davies for the 1760 commencement at Nassau Hall, College of New Jersey, set to music by James Lyon.
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An ODE on PEACE.
By the Rev. Mr. Samuel Davies, A. M. President of the College of New Jersey: Set to Music by James Lyon, A. B. and Sung at the public Commencement in Nassau-Hall, September the 24th, 1760.
WHILE Nations die
By mutual Wounds,
And Terror and Destruction walk their Rounds:
While wide-extended Countries lie
Swimming in Seas of human Gore;
And Death's horrendous Engines roar;
And Horror glares in every Eye;
Descend sweet PEACE! thy Balm prepare,
And heal the bleeding Wounds of War.
Gentle PEACE! with mildest Rays,
Shine on the happy, happy Days,
When GEORGE, the WELL BELOV'D and GREAT
With Honour fills the Royal Seat,
And over half the Globe from thence.
Sheds his propitious Influence.
Happy Happy Days, when BRITAIN
Reflects the Splendors of the Throne,
On distant Lands, beneath the setting Sun.
Happy Happy, Happy Days,
When WOLFE victorious for his Country bleeds..
(Eternal FAME! proclaim his Praise,
And sound his mighty Deeds!)
Eternal FAME proclaim His Praise,
And sound His Mighty Deeds!
When led by AMHERST, circumspect and brave,
BRITAIN's intrepid Sons advance,
O'er rugged Mountains, Desarts wide,
And Wastes by human Foot untried.
To chace the trembling Fugitives of France,
Or crowd them in a hasty Grave.
Gentle Peace! with mildest Rays,
Shine on These Happy, Happy Days,
Happy. Happy, Happy Days,
Which with BRITAIN's Glory blaze.
Descend sweet PEACE! Thy Balm Prepare;
And Heal THE Bleeding WOUNDS OF WAR.
By the Rev. Mr. Samuel Davies, A. M. President of the College of New Jersey: Set to Music by James Lyon, A. B. and Sung at the public Commencement in Nassau-Hall, September the 24th, 1760.
WHILE Nations die
By mutual Wounds,
And Terror and Destruction walk their Rounds:
While wide-extended Countries lie
Swimming in Seas of human Gore;
And Death's horrendous Engines roar;
And Horror glares in every Eye;
Descend sweet PEACE! thy Balm prepare,
And heal the bleeding Wounds of War.
Gentle PEACE! with mildest Rays,
Shine on the happy, happy Days,
When GEORGE, the WELL BELOV'D and GREAT
With Honour fills the Royal Seat,
And over half the Globe from thence.
Sheds his propitious Influence.
Happy Happy Days, when BRITAIN
Reflects the Splendors of the Throne,
On distant Lands, beneath the setting Sun.
Happy Happy, Happy Days,
When WOLFE victorious for his Country bleeds..
(Eternal FAME! proclaim his Praise,
And sound his mighty Deeds!)
Eternal FAME proclaim His Praise,
And sound His Mighty Deeds!
When led by AMHERST, circumspect and brave,
BRITAIN's intrepid Sons advance,
O'er rugged Mountains, Desarts wide,
And Wastes by human Foot untried.
To chace the trembling Fugitives of France,
Or crowd them in a hasty Grave.
Gentle Peace! with mildest Rays,
Shine on These Happy, Happy Days,
Happy. Happy, Happy Days,
Which with BRITAIN's Glory blaze.
Descend sweet PEACE! Thy Balm Prepare;
And Heal THE Bleeding WOUNDS OF WAR.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
War Military
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Ode Peace
Samuel Davies
British Victory
General Wolfe
General Amherst
King George
Nassau Hall
1760 Commencement
What entities or persons were involved?
By The Rev. Mr. Samuel Davies, A. M. President Of The College Of New Jersey
Poem Details
Title
An Ode On Peace.
Author
By The Rev. Mr. Samuel Davies, A. M. President Of The College Of New Jersey
Subject
Sung At The Public Commencement In Nassau Hall, September The 24th, 1760.
Form / Style
Set To Music
Key Lines
Descend Sweet Peace! Thy Balm Prepare, And Heal The Bleeding Wounds Of War.
When Wolfe Victorious For His Country Bleeds.. (Eternal Fame! Proclaim His Praise, And Sound His Mighty Deeds!)
When Led By Amherst, Circumspect And Brave, Britain's Intrepid Sons Advance,