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Poem
September 23, 1813
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A song eulogizing Captain Lawrence, depicting his brave stand in naval combat, his death by enemy fire, and Columbia's mourning, vowing his memory will endure.
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From the Boston Gazette.
SONG.
LAWRENCE THE BRAVE!
"They considered us as a race of Washingtons, and that nature in America was fruitful only in prodigies."-Ames' Eulogy.
Tune-"The Young Roscius Hussar."
THE streamers were flying-the canvas was spreading--
The banner of war floated high in the air--
The gale on its pinions, to combat was speeding
The Chief of Columbia-her glory in war.--
Undaunted he stood as the billows that roll
Round the barque that he guided through ocean's
blue wave :
To gather a prize worthy Lawrence the Brave.
Columbia's bright Genius around him was hov'ring:
To shield her lov'd son 'mid the carnage below:
But Fate from the impulse of valor recov'ring,
Seiz'd a javelin of death, and directed the blow.
Ah, sad was the hour, when she saw from on high
The cross of proud Albion triumphantly wave:
And bitter the moment, she view'd with a sigh,
On the deck pale and lifeless, laid Lawrence the
Brave.
" Ah me," she exclaim'd, " has my Hero de
scended
from glory's meredian ?-the summit of fame?
Will he. who, while dying, his country defended,
Like his form be forgotten-forgotten his name !
Ah no--for the sigh for their kindred that bled,
Shall water the laurel that blooms o'er his grave."
Then ceas'd, and in anguish she silently saed
The tear-drop of sorrow for Lawrence the Brave.
SONG.
LAWRENCE THE BRAVE!
"They considered us as a race of Washingtons, and that nature in America was fruitful only in prodigies."-Ames' Eulogy.
Tune-"The Young Roscius Hussar."
THE streamers were flying-the canvas was spreading--
The banner of war floated high in the air--
The gale on its pinions, to combat was speeding
The Chief of Columbia-her glory in war.--
Undaunted he stood as the billows that roll
Round the barque that he guided through ocean's
blue wave :
To gather a prize worthy Lawrence the Brave.
Columbia's bright Genius around him was hov'ring:
To shield her lov'd son 'mid the carnage below:
But Fate from the impulse of valor recov'ring,
Seiz'd a javelin of death, and directed the blow.
Ah, sad was the hour, when she saw from on high
The cross of proud Albion triumphantly wave:
And bitter the moment, she view'd with a sigh,
On the deck pale and lifeless, laid Lawrence the
Brave.
" Ah me," she exclaim'd, " has my Hero de
scended
from glory's meredian ?-the summit of fame?
Will he. who, while dying, his country defended,
Like his form be forgotten-forgotten his name !
Ah no--for the sigh for their kindred that bled,
Shall water the laurel that blooms o'er his grave."
Then ceas'd, and in anguish she silently saed
The tear-drop of sorrow for Lawrence the Brave.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
War Military
Death Mourning
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Lawrence Brave
Columbia Hero
Naval Battle
Hero Death
War Eulogy
What entities or persons were involved?
From The Boston Gazette.
Poem Details
Title
Lawrence The Brave!
Author
From The Boston Gazette.
Subject
Eulogy For Lawrence In Battle
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas To Tune 'The Young Roscius Hussar.'
Key Lines
" Ah Me," She Exclaim'd, " Has My Hero De Scended From Glory's Meredian ? The Summit Of Fame? Will He. Who, While Dying, His Country Defended, Like His Form Be Forgotten Forgotten His Name !
To Gather A Prize Worthy Lawrence The Brave.