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Poem
August 15, 1822
Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem personifying Charity as a seraphic figure who descends to alleviate misery, bringing hope, freedom, and solace to captives, orphans, widows, and the grief-stricken.
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POETRY.
CHARITY.
Like seraph from celestial power,
At midnight's dark and solemn hour.
To the lone cell of misery,
On wings of light, came Charity.
Her eye with soft compassion glow'd
The sympathetic tear o'erflow'd,
While her melodious thrilling voice
Bade the poor mourner's heart rejoice.
She bade the star of hope arise,
Bright as the sun of summer skies,
Amid the dungeon's cheerless gloom,
Which gleam of day could ne'er illume.
The sorrowing captive she set free,
And gave him light and liberty,
The orphan's smile, the widow's prayer
Proclaim her ever guardian care;
And tears of gratitude o'erflow
The pallid cheek o'erspread with wo.
Yes, Charity thine angel smile
The throbbing bosom can beguile:
And gently soothe or kindly bless
The heart which cares and griefs oppress.
CHARITY.
Like seraph from celestial power,
At midnight's dark and solemn hour.
To the lone cell of misery,
On wings of light, came Charity.
Her eye with soft compassion glow'd
The sympathetic tear o'erflow'd,
While her melodious thrilling voice
Bade the poor mourner's heart rejoice.
She bade the star of hope arise,
Bright as the sun of summer skies,
Amid the dungeon's cheerless gloom,
Which gleam of day could ne'er illume.
The sorrowing captive she set free,
And gave him light and liberty,
The orphan's smile, the widow's prayer
Proclaim her ever guardian care;
And tears of gratitude o'erflow
The pallid cheek o'erspread with wo.
Yes, Charity thine angel smile
The throbbing bosom can beguile:
And gently soothe or kindly bless
The heart which cares and griefs oppress.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Charity
Angelic Figure
Hope
Misery
Captive Freedom
Orphan Widow
Gratitude
Poem Details
Title
Charity
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Like Seraph From Celestial Power,
At Midnight's Dark And Solemn Hour.
To The Lone Cell Of Misery,
On Wings Of Light, Came Charity.
The Sorrowing Captive She Set Free,
And Gave Him Light And Liberty,
Yes, Charity Thine Angel Smile
The Throbbing Bosom Can Beguile:
And Gently Soothe Or Kindly Bless
The Heart Which Cares And Griefs Oppress.