XXIX. SPANISH GUERILLAS. 1811. THEY seek, are sought; to daily battle led, And Mina, nourished in the studious shade, XXX. 1811. THE power of Armies is a visible thing, That power, that spirit, whether on the wing In every nook á lip that it cheer. may XXXI. CONCLUSION. 1811. HERE pause: the Poet claims at least this praise That virtuous Liberty hath been the scope Of his pure song, which did not shrink from hope From hope, the paramount duty that Heaven lays, On prosperous Tyrants with a dazzled eye; Forget thy weakness, upon which is built, O wretched Man, the throne of Tyranny! VOL. II. S XXXII. Added, November, 1813. Now that all hearts are glad, all faces bright, And lamentably wrapped in twofold night, Peace that should claim respect from lawless Might. Dread King of Kings, vouchsafe a ray divine To his forlorn condition! let thy grace Upon his inner soul in mercy shine; Permit his heart to kindle, and embrace, (Though were it only for a moment's space) The triumphs of this hour; for they are THINE! |