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Poem
October 20, 1758
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A poem praising Colonel Bradstreet's military success, urging envy to retreat, predicting his enduring fame, and wishing him continued leadership in New Albion's defense.
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On Col. Bradstreet's Success.
ENVY, detraction, seek your dark retreat;
There gnaw your chains, there curse the brave and great.
But know, heroic Bradstreet's name shall shine,
Through all the annals of succeeding time.
May Heav'n some great illustrious bard inspire,
With genius equal, and with equal fire;
O chief! to sound abroad your conqu'ring fame,
And in his works immortalize your name.
Till then, permit a bard but young in song,
To aid your triumphs as they roll along:
Foremost in war, in honour may you stand,
And e'er be deem'd the patriot of our land.
Long may you grace new Albion's rising state;
Lead forth her Sons, instruct them to be great;
By th' instructed heroes shall they stand
With glory fir'd, to save their native land.
ENVY, detraction, seek your dark retreat;
There gnaw your chains, there curse the brave and great.
But know, heroic Bradstreet's name shall shine,
Through all the annals of succeeding time.
May Heav'n some great illustrious bard inspire,
With genius equal, and with equal fire;
O chief! to sound abroad your conqu'ring fame,
And in his works immortalize your name.
Till then, permit a bard but young in song,
To aid your triumphs as they roll along:
Foremost in war, in honour may you stand,
And e'er be deem'd the patriot of our land.
Long may you grace new Albion's rising state;
Lead forth her Sons, instruct them to be great;
By th' instructed heroes shall they stand
With glory fir'd, to save their native land.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
War Military
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Colonel Bradstreet
Military Success
Heroic Fame
Patriotism
New Albion
Conquering Triumphs
Poem Details
Title
On Col. Bradstreet's Success.
Subject
Col. Bradstreet's Success
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Envy, Detraction, Seek Your Dark Retreat;
But Know, Heroic Bradstreet's Name Shall Shine,
O Chief! To Sound Abroad Your Conqu'ring Fame,
And E'er Be Deem'd The Patriot Of Our Land.
With Glory Fir'd, To Save Their Native Land.