V. Bound on a voyage of awful length And dangers little known, A stranger to superior strength, VI. But oars alone can ne'er prevail, The breath of Heav'n must swell the sail, Or all the toil is lost. THE MODERN PATRIOT. I. REBELLION is my theme all day; I only wish 'twould come (As who knows but perhaps it may ?) A little nearer home. II. Yon roaring boys who rave and fight I always held them in the right, III. When lawless mobs insult the court, That man shall be my toast, IV. But O! for him my fancy culls Who constitutionally pulls Your house about your ears. V. Such civil broils are my delight, Though some folks can't endure them, Who say the mob are mad outright, VI. A rope! I wish we patriots had Such strings for all who need 'em What! hang a man for going mad! Then farewell British freedom. ON OBSERVING SOME NAMES OF LITTLE NOTE RECORDED IN THE BIOGRAPHIA BRITANNICA. Oн, fond attempt to give a deathless lot So when a child, as playful children use, III. When lawless mobs insult the court, That man shall be my toast, IV. But O! for him my fancy culls Who constitutionally pulls Your house about your ears. V. Such civil broils are my delight, Though some folks can't endure them, Who say the mob are mad outright, VI. A rope! I wish we patriots had Such strings for all who need 'em What! hang a man for going mad! Then farewell British freedom. ON OBSERVING SOME NAMES OF LITTLE NOTE RECORDED IN THE BIOGRAPHIA BRITANNICA. OH, fond attempt to give a deathless lot So when a child, as playful children use, here, scarce less illustrious, goes the clerk! |