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Poem
January 19, 1791
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Elegy commemorating Alderman Blagge of New-York, praising his honor, patriotism, wisdom, support for commerce and the poor, religious piety, and family virtues, hoping for heavenly reward.
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Sacred to the Memory of the late Alderman BLAGGE,
of the City of New-York.
BLAGGE! thou art gone; nor hast thou left behind
A juster being, or a nobler mind.
For honor and for probity renown'd,
In thee the Patriot and the Sage were found.
By moderation tempering rigid law,
Thou knew'st the poor to cheer, the rich to awe.
New-York beheld thy steady, gen'rous plan,
And all the world should bless the friend of man.
Patron of commerce from thy youthful years,
No Tradesman left thy doors dissolv'd in tears.
Favour from thee th' industrious poor receiv'd,
Their wants, when known, were generously reliev'd.
Religion reign'd in thy capacious heart,
And heavenly charity perform'd her part.
In private life each duty well discharg'd;
Strengthen'd thy efforts, and thy soul enlarg'd;
The parent's, husband's worth, by thee display'd,
A bright example to the world convey'd.
To thee, since talents, piety, were given,
Earth's ornament may hope reward from Heav'n.
of the City of New-York.
BLAGGE! thou art gone; nor hast thou left behind
A juster being, or a nobler mind.
For honor and for probity renown'd,
In thee the Patriot and the Sage were found.
By moderation tempering rigid law,
Thou knew'st the poor to cheer, the rich to awe.
New-York beheld thy steady, gen'rous plan,
And all the world should bless the friend of man.
Patron of commerce from thy youthful years,
No Tradesman left thy doors dissolv'd in tears.
Favour from thee th' industrious poor receiv'd,
Their wants, when known, were generously reliev'd.
Religion reign'd in thy capacious heart,
And heavenly charity perform'd her part.
In private life each duty well discharg'd;
Strengthen'd thy efforts, and thy soul enlarg'd;
The parent's, husband's worth, by thee display'd,
A bright example to the world convey'd.
To thee, since talents, piety, were given,
Earth's ornament may hope reward from Heav'n.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Alderman Blagge
New York Patriot
Commerce Patron
Charity Piety
Elegy Memorial
Poem Details
Title
Sacred To The Memory Of The Late Alderman Blagge, Of The City Of New York.
Subject
Memorial To Alderman Blagge
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Blagge! Thou Art Gone; Nor Hast Thou Left Behind
A Juster Being, Or A Nobler Mind.
New York Beheld Thy Steady, Gen'rous Plan,
And All The World Should Bless The Friend Of Man.
To Thee, Since Talents, Piety, Were Given,
Earth's Ornament May Hope Reward From Heav'n.