LYRIC POEMS. An l7,eeir,r Thought on Mrs. Anne, 7Warrer, nano died cf the Small-pox, December ii, 1707, at one of the clock in the M,, nhuy a,feo, days after the Birth and Death of her first Child. AWAKE,my muse, range the wide world of souls, And seek Vernera fled; withupward aim Direct thy wings ; forshe was born from heaven, Fulfill'd her visit, and return'd on high. The midnight watch of angels that patrole The Britisfi sky, have notie'd her ascent Near the meridian star ; pursue the track To the bright confines of immortal day And paradise, herhome. Say,myUrania, (For nothing 'scapes my search, nor can'st thou miss So fair a spirit) say, beneath what shade Of amarant or cheerful ever -green Stir sits,recountingto her kindred-minds, Angelic or humane, her mortal toil, And travels thro' this howling wilderness; By what divine protections she escap'd Tpose deadly snares when youth and Satan leagu'd In combination to assail her virtue ; (Snares set to murder souls) but heav'n sealed The favourite nymph, and taught her victory. Or does she seek, or has she found her babe Amòngst the infant-nation of the blest, And clasp'd it to her soul, to satiate there The young maternal passion, and absolve The unfulfrjl'd embrace? 'thrice happy child ! That saw the light, and turn'd its eyes aside From our dim regions to th' eternal sun, And led the parent's way to glory! There Thou net for ever her's, with powers en- larg'd For love reciprocal and sweet converse. Behold her ancestors (a pious race) Rang'd in fair order, at her sight rejoice And sing her welcome. he along their seats Gliding salutes them all with honours due Such as are paid in heav'n : And lastshe finds A mansion fashion'd of distinguish'd light, But vacant: " This (with sure presage she cries) Awaits my father ; when will he arrive? How long, alas, how long ! (Then calls her mate) Die, thou dear partner of my mortal cares, Die, and partake my bliss; we are for ever one. Ah me! where roves my fancy! What kind dreams Crowd with sweet violence on my waking mind! ?&7 Ferhaps illusions all ! Inform me, muse, Cheeses she rather to retire apart To recollect her dissipated powers, And oall her thoughts her own, no lately freed [tolationa, From earth's vain scenes, gay visits, gra- From Hymen's hurrying and tumultuous joys, [wrought her death. And £ears and pangs, fierce pangs that Tell me on what sublimer theme she dwells In contemplation, with unerring clue Infinite truth pursuing. (When, mysoul, O when shall thy release from cumb'rous flesh Pass the great seal of heav'n? What happy hour Shall give thy thoughts a loose to soar and trace The intellectual world? Divine delight! Vernera's lov'd employ !) Perhaps she sings To some new golden harp lb' almighty deeds, [Cod, The names, the honours of her Seviaur= His cross, his-grave, his viet'ry, and his crown Oh could I imitate th' exalted notes, And mortal ears could bear them!- - Or lies she now before th' eternal throne [rotion Prostrate in humble form, with deep dc- O'erwheltn'd, and self- abasement at the sight Of the uncover'd godhead face to face: Seraphic crowns pay homage at his feet, And her', amongst them, not of dimmer ore, Nor set with meaner gems: But vain ambition, And emulation vain, and fond conceit, And pride foryver banish'dflies the-place, Carat pride, the dress of hell. Tell me Urania, Haw her joys heighten; and her golden hours Circle in love. O stamp upon my soul Some blissful image of, the fair decoas'd To call my passions and my eyes aside From the dear breathless clay, distressing sight! I look and mourn and gaze with greedy view Of melancholy fondness : Tea rshedewing That form late desir'd, so late helov'd, Nowloathsomeandunlovely. Basedisease That leagu'd with nature's sharpest[ pains and spoil'd taint So sweet a structure! The impoisoniog O'erspreads the building wrought with skill divine, And ruins the rich temple to the dust! Was this the count'nance where the world admir'd Features of wit and virtue? This the face Where love triamph'd ? and beauty on these cheeks, As on a throne, beneath her radiant eyes Was seated to advantage ; mild, serene ?
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