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Poem
May 27, 1790
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Elegiac ode mourning the death of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, celebrating his scientific discoveries like capturing lightning, his patriotic deeds against tyranny, and his enduring fame alongside Washington.
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ELEGIACK ODE,
On the death of Dr. FRANKLIN.
THE fairest flow'rets bring
In all their vernal bloom,
And let the sweets of spring
Adorn great FRANKLIN's tomb.
The patriot's toil is done,
At length his labours cease,
The unfading crown is won,
His Sun descends in peace.
The sons of Science grieve,
The patriot heaves a sigh
And scarcely will believe
That so much worth can die.
No, deathless is that name
Which ages shall admire:
And FRANKLIN's splendid fame
Shall but with time expire.
While rapid lightnings fly,
While awful thunders roll
While meteors gild the sky;
And dart from pole to pole.
Mankind shall still admire
When FRANKLIN's name they hear
Who snatched celestial fire,
And broke the oppressor's spear.
Through ev'ry future age,
While history holds a pen,
She'll rank our virtuous Sage
Among the first of men;
And when she counts her sons
Who’ve earn'd immortal fame,
Shall next to WASHINGTON's
Record our FRANKLIN's name.
Eripuit Cælo fulmen, Sceptrumque Tyrannis.
On the death of Dr. FRANKLIN.
THE fairest flow'rets bring
In all their vernal bloom,
And let the sweets of spring
Adorn great FRANKLIN's tomb.
The patriot's toil is done,
At length his labours cease,
The unfading crown is won,
His Sun descends in peace.
The sons of Science grieve,
The patriot heaves a sigh
And scarcely will believe
That so much worth can die.
No, deathless is that name
Which ages shall admire:
And FRANKLIN's splendid fame
Shall but with time expire.
While rapid lightnings fly,
While awful thunders roll
While meteors gild the sky;
And dart from pole to pole.
Mankind shall still admire
When FRANKLIN's name they hear
Who snatched celestial fire,
And broke the oppressor's spear.
Through ev'ry future age,
While history holds a pen,
She'll rank our virtuous Sage
Among the first of men;
And when she counts her sons
Who’ve earn'd immortal fame,
Shall next to WASHINGTON's
Record our FRANKLIN's name.
Eripuit Cælo fulmen, Sceptrumque Tyrannis.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Patriotism
Science Progress
What keywords are associated?
Benjamin Franklin
Elegy
Death
Patriotism
Science
Lightning
Tyranny
Washington
Poem Details
Title
Elegiack Ode, On The Death Of Dr. Franklin.
Subject
On The Death Of Dr. Franklin.
Key Lines
Eripuit Cælo Fulmen, Sceptrumque Tyrannis.
Who Snatched Celestial Fire, And Broke The Oppressor's Spear.
Shall Next To Washington's Record Our Franklin's Name.