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Poem
January 1, 1851
North Carolina Standard
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Paraphrase of Horace's 'Ad Rempublicam' ode by C.J. Percival, using a ship metaphor for the republic safe in port after political storms, warning against mutineers and reckless pilots, advocating spreading liberty. Dated Falls Church, Tennessee, November 18, 1850.
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POETRY.
The Ship in Port.
[The celebrated ode of Horace, "Ad Rempublicam."
paraphrased to suit the times.]
BY C. J. PERCIVAL.
Safe, once again, in port,
Oh! vessel, freighted with our hopes and fears.
Scattered and rent, each spar and sail appears—
The long-lost, storm-tost!
Upon the angry wave,
Far out at sea we saw thee madly tossed,
Fearing each moment we must see thee lost,
Without the power to save.
To view thee safe again,
Our terror-stricken hearts with joy it cheers,
Though still the wild wind rent our anxious ears,
Are brooding o'er the main.
Cling to the sheltering shore.
The storm that vexed thee is not wholly past;
Still, in the distance, barely 'scaped at last,
The breakers loudly roar.
Trust not the pilot now,
Whose reckless hand again upon the wheel
(Wild commotion, sure to be thy grave)
Would steer thy sheltered prow.
Brand the vile mutineer
Whose viper tongue hath made thy brave crew,
To seditious discord would renew.
That hath cost thee dear.
Rest thee in peace until.
Within the haven safe at anchor ride.
Till storms are hushed, till angry waves subside,
And silvery mercies smile.
Then, with thy sail unfurled
With mast erect, thy proud flag at its head,
Go forth, the fruits of liberty to spread
O'er an expectant world!
Falls Church, Tenn. Nov. 18. 1850.
The Ship in Port.
[The celebrated ode of Horace, "Ad Rempublicam."
paraphrased to suit the times.]
BY C. J. PERCIVAL.
Safe, once again, in port,
Oh! vessel, freighted with our hopes and fears.
Scattered and rent, each spar and sail appears—
The long-lost, storm-tost!
Upon the angry wave,
Far out at sea we saw thee madly tossed,
Fearing each moment we must see thee lost,
Without the power to save.
To view thee safe again,
Our terror-stricken hearts with joy it cheers,
Though still the wild wind rent our anxious ears,
Are brooding o'er the main.
Cling to the sheltering shore.
The storm that vexed thee is not wholly past;
Still, in the distance, barely 'scaped at last,
The breakers loudly roar.
Trust not the pilot now,
Whose reckless hand again upon the wheel
(Wild commotion, sure to be thy grave)
Would steer thy sheltered prow.
Brand the vile mutineer
Whose viper tongue hath made thy brave crew,
To seditious discord would renew.
That hath cost thee dear.
Rest thee in peace until.
Within the haven safe at anchor ride.
Till storms are hushed, till angry waves subside,
And silvery mercies smile.
Then, with thy sail unfurled
With mast erect, thy proud flag at its head,
Go forth, the fruits of liberty to spread
O'er an expectant world!
Falls Church, Tenn. Nov. 18. 1850.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Political
Liberty Independence
What keywords are associated?
Ship Metaphor
Republic Ode
Political Storm
Liberty Spread
Mutineer Warning
Horace Paraphrase
Pilot Reckless
What entities or persons were involved?
By C. J. Percival.
Poem Details
Title
The Ship In Port.
Author
By C. J. Percival.
Subject
Paraphrase Of Horace's Ode 'Ad Rempublicam' To Suit The Times
Key Lines
Safe, Once Again, In Port, Oh! Vessel, Freighted With Our Hopes And Fears.
Trust Not The Pilot Now, Whose Reckless Hand Again Upon The Wheel (Wild Commotion, Sure To Be Thy Grave) Would Steer Thy Sheltered Prow.
Brand The Vile Mutineer Whose Viper Tongue Hath Made Thy Brave Crew, To Seditious Discord Would Renew. That Hath Cost Thee Dear.
Then, With Thy Sail Unfurled With Mast Erect, Thy Proud Flag At Its Head, Go Forth, The Fruits Of Liberty To Spread O'er An Expectant World!