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Poem
November 26, 1736
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
An imitation of Horace's 4th Book, Ode 15, addressed to Governor William Gooch, praising his just rule bringing peace and prosperity to the colony, the obedience of Indians, and lauding British monarchs from Nassau to Augustus (George II).
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This Imitation of the 15th Ode of the 4th Book of Horace, is humbly addressed to the Honourable WILLIAM GOOCH, Esq; Governor of this Colony, by His Honour's most obedient, humble Servant, David Moore, Jun.
Horace. Book 4. Ode 15. imitated.
Phæbus volentem pralia me loqui, &c.
When first I tun'd the Lyric Strings,
To mighty Numbers, mighty Things
As I invok'd the sacred Nine,
Phæbus thus check'd my wild Design.
Rash Youth, forbear, th'Attempt is vain,
Thy Bark's too weak to stem the Main.
To' You, SIR, I address my Song.
To You it does of Right belong.
Blest by thy Government, our Soil
With Plenty crowns the Lab'rers Toil.
The Savage Indians too adore
Thy Virtues, and confess thy Pow'r :
Return Obedience to the King,
And ev'ry Year their Tribute bring.
Now Wars and Tumults wholly cease,
And all the Land enjoys sweet Peace.
Just Order holds its curbing Reins,
And wild Licentiousness restrains.
Vice out of Countenance is fled,
And Virtue rises in its Stead.
With Pleasure, Honour'd SIR, we view
Our Country flourish under You.
And whilft You with impartial Hand,
Distribute Justice through the Land :
No private Broils shall Feuds create,
No civil Wars disturb the State.
Rude Nations, tho' remote, shall hear
Thy Fame, and condescend to fear.
We, on our Feast and jovial Days
Amidst our Cups, will gladly praise
Thy Name Shall ev'ry Glass refine,
And add new Virtue to the Wine.
Great Heroes of the British State,
Our Songs in lofty Sound shall grace.
First, the Triumphant NASSAU's Praise
Shall be the Subject of our Lays.
Who at a sinking Nation's Fee,
From ev'ry Branch of Tyranny.
With Him, MARIA shall be join'd;
Her Person lovely as her Mind.
Then ANNA of immortal Fame,
Who made France tremble at her Name.
Next, our late Gracious King Shall stand:
Supreme in Goodness as Command.
But to complete and crown our Verse,
AUGUSTUS' Praise we'll last rehearse.
A Prince with ev'ry Virtue crown'd;
For Wisdom. Piety renown'd.
Long may he reign, the happiest King,
Whom Thou hast serv'd, or I shall sing.
Horace. Book 4. Ode 15. imitated.
Phæbus volentem pralia me loqui, &c.
When first I tun'd the Lyric Strings,
To mighty Numbers, mighty Things
As I invok'd the sacred Nine,
Phæbus thus check'd my wild Design.
Rash Youth, forbear, th'Attempt is vain,
Thy Bark's too weak to stem the Main.
To' You, SIR, I address my Song.
To You it does of Right belong.
Blest by thy Government, our Soil
With Plenty crowns the Lab'rers Toil.
The Savage Indians too adore
Thy Virtues, and confess thy Pow'r :
Return Obedience to the King,
And ev'ry Year their Tribute bring.
Now Wars and Tumults wholly cease,
And all the Land enjoys sweet Peace.
Just Order holds its curbing Reins,
And wild Licentiousness restrains.
Vice out of Countenance is fled,
And Virtue rises in its Stead.
With Pleasure, Honour'd SIR, we view
Our Country flourish under You.
And whilft You with impartial Hand,
Distribute Justice through the Land :
No private Broils shall Feuds create,
No civil Wars disturb the State.
Rude Nations, tho' remote, shall hear
Thy Fame, and condescend to fear.
We, on our Feast and jovial Days
Amidst our Cups, will gladly praise
Thy Name Shall ev'ry Glass refine,
And add new Virtue to the Wine.
Great Heroes of the British State,
Our Songs in lofty Sound shall grace.
First, the Triumphant NASSAU's Praise
Shall be the Subject of our Lays.
Who at a sinking Nation's Fee,
From ev'ry Branch of Tyranny.
With Him, MARIA shall be join'd;
Her Person lovely as her Mind.
Then ANNA of immortal Fame,
Who made France tremble at her Name.
Next, our late Gracious King Shall stand:
Supreme in Goodness as Command.
But to complete and crown our Verse,
AUGUSTUS' Praise we'll last rehearse.
A Prince with ev'ry Virtue crown'd;
For Wisdom. Piety renown'd.
Long may he reign, the happiest King,
Whom Thou hast serv'd, or I shall sing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Political
Patriotism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Horace Imitation
William Gooch
Governor Colony
British Monarchs
Peace Prosperity
Indian Tribute
Virtue Justice
What entities or persons were involved?
David Moore, Jun.
Poem Details
Title
Horace. Book 4. Ode 15. Imitated.
Author
David Moore, Jun.
Subject
Addressed To The Honourable William Gooch, Esq; Governor Of This Colony
Form / Style
Imitation Of Horace's Ode In Lyric Style
Key Lines
When First I Tun'd The Lyric Strings,
To Mighty Numbers, Mighty Things
As I Invok'd The Sacred Nine,
Phæbus Thus Check'd My Wild Design.
Blest By Thy Government, Our Soil
With Plenty Crowns The Lab'rers Toil.
Long May He Reign, The Happiest King,
Whom Thou Hast Serv'd, Or I Shall Sing.