University of Virginia Library

UPON THE CONNEXION OF THE AUTHOR

WITH TWO FRIENDS OF GREAT EMINENCE IN LITERATURE.

While ye, the planets of sublimer size,
Form your bright empire in fair Friendship's skies;
While to each others orb approaching near,
Co-heirs of light, ye rule the glowing sphere;
While darkling mortals scarce endure the rays,
And feed their famish'd tapers at your blaze,
May my faint star—just travell'd into sight—
Reflect soft lustre from your guardian light;
Full in the front of Heav'n, while ye shall shine,
Some part, less honour'd, yet in view be mine.
Remote and trembling, tho' my star must gleam,
Your Friendship lends a glory to the beam.