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Poem
December 2, 1737
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Celebratory squib for August 1, 1737, proclaiming joy for the anniversary of Hanover's accession and the birth of a daughter to Augusta, hoping she emulates Queen Bess or Anne, urging heroes to campaign.
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A SQUIB for the First of August, 1737.
I.
What Thunder is that which breaks from the Park,
Proclaiming the Joy of the Nation?
O. this is the Day true Protestants mark,
For HANOVER's happy Accession!
II.
But that is not all, for now Sir, we hear
That Bliss is extended till further;
AUGUSTA, the Fair, is Heaven's great Care,
And her Highness this Morn is a Mother.
III.
Tho' 'tis not a Prince, we'll count it no less,
Some brave English Soul in a Woman ;
Who knows but it may be another Queen BESS :
To humble the Spaniard and Roman.
IV.
Or else a Queen ANNE, to reign o'er the Main :
That MARLBOROUGH's Heirs ne'er may be wanting
Let all our young Heroes go make the Campaign,
Instead of soft Ease and Gallanting.
I.
What Thunder is that which breaks from the Park,
Proclaiming the Joy of the Nation?
O. this is the Day true Protestants mark,
For HANOVER's happy Accession!
II.
But that is not all, for now Sir, we hear
That Bliss is extended till further;
AUGUSTA, the Fair, is Heaven's great Care,
And her Highness this Morn is a Mother.
III.
Tho' 'tis not a Prince, we'll count it no less,
Some brave English Soul in a Woman ;
Who knows but it may be another Queen BESS :
To humble the Spaniard and Roman.
IV.
Or else a Queen ANNE, to reign o'er the Main :
That MARLBOROUGH's Heirs ne'er may be wanting
Let all our young Heroes go make the Campaign,
Instead of soft Ease and Gallanting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Political
What keywords are associated?
Hanover Accession
Augusta Birth
First August
Protestant Joy
Queen Bess
Queen Anne
Military Campaign
Poem Details
Title
A Squib For The First Of August, 1737.
Subject
Hanover's Accession And Augusta's Childbirth
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
What Thunder Is That Which Breaks From The Park,
Proclaiming The Joy Of The Nation?
O. This Is The Day True Protestants Mark,
For Hanover's Happy Accession!
Augusta, The Fair, Is Heaven's Great Care,
And Her Highness This Morn Is A Mother.
Who Knows But It May Be Another Queen Bess :
To Humble The Spaniard And Roman.
Let All Our Young Heroes Go Make The Campaign,
Instead Of Soft Ease And Gallanting.