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Poem
December 25, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A poem lamenting William Pitt's resignation from office, warning Britons to defend their liberties and laws amid potential crisis.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
On hearing of Mr. PITT's Resignation.
Hark! from the distant Shores, a dreadful Groan,
Sure! some great Monarch of the Earth is gone
Or Prussia's HERO and his Arms o'erthrown;
Ah! Curiosity, the Cause of all our Ill,
And yet the Plague, that must torment us still:
New Albion's Sons, I see impatient wait,
Big with Expectance of some awful Fate,
Then. Know, Great PITT resigns the Seals of State.
Has PITT resign'd! then Britons, dread the Cause,
Rouse and defend your Liberties and Laws:
Whilst airy Pleasures leaden Anguish bring,
Exhausted Honey leaves a bitter Sting.
Hark! from the distant Shores, a dreadful Groan,
Sure! some great Monarch of the Earth is gone
Or Prussia's HERO and his Arms o'erthrown;
Ah! Curiosity, the Cause of all our Ill,
And yet the Plague, that must torment us still:
New Albion's Sons, I see impatient wait,
Big with Expectance of some awful Fate,
Then. Know, Great PITT resigns the Seals of State.
Has PITT resign'd! then Britons, dread the Cause,
Rouse and defend your Liberties and Laws:
Whilst airy Pleasures leaden Anguish bring,
Exhausted Honey leaves a bitter Sting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Political
Liberty Independence
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Pitt Resignation
British Liberties
Political Ode
Patriotism
William Pitt
Poem Details
Title
On Hearing Of Mr. Pitt's Resignation.
Subject
On Hearing Of Mr. Pitt's Resignation
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Has Pitt Resign'd! Then Britons, Dread The Cause,
Rouse And Defend Your Liberties And Laws:
Then. Know, Great Pitt Resigns The Seals Of State.