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Poem
January 21, 1792
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Epitaph by Mr. S—— of Portsmouth, N.H., for his friend J. Parker, Esq., praising his virtuous care for orphans over worldly honors and foretelling heavenly acclaim despite childlessness.
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The following EPITAPH was written by Mr. S——, of Portsmouth,
(N. H.) on his friend J. PARKER, Esq.
If Pride build marbles, and repeat
The honors of the rich and great;
More sterling virtues here lie low,
Than Titles—Rank, or Riches know—
Tho' childless dying, yet from high
When the last trumpet rends the sky,
Unnumber'd Orphans low shall bend,
And hail thee father, guardian, friend,
Thy numerous charges avow
To all the host of Heaven—whilst thou
A name more glorious shalt receive,
Than daughters, or than sons can give.
That plaudit of thy judge—well done,
Receive the unfading heav'nly crown,
And shine eternal as the Sun.
(N. H.) on his friend J. PARKER, Esq.
If Pride build marbles, and repeat
The honors of the rich and great;
More sterling virtues here lie low,
Than Titles—Rank, or Riches know—
Tho' childless dying, yet from high
When the last trumpet rends the sky,
Unnumber'd Orphans low shall bend,
And hail thee father, guardian, friend,
Thy numerous charges avow
To all the host of Heaven—whilst thou
A name more glorious shalt receive,
Than daughters, or than sons can give.
That plaudit of thy judge—well done,
Receive the unfading heav'nly crown,
And shine eternal as the Sun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epitaph
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Epitaph
J Parker
Virtues
Orphans
Heavenly Reward
Childless
Portsmouth Nh
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. S——, Of Portsmouth, (N. H.)
Poem Details
Author
Mr. S——, Of Portsmouth, (N. H.)
Subject
On His Friend J. Parker, Esq.
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Unnumber'd Orphans Low Shall Bend,
And Hail Thee Father, Guardian, Friend,
That Plaudit Of Thy Judge—Well Done,
Receive The Unfading Heav'nly Crown,
And Shine Eternal As The Sun.