The miscellaneous works of David Humphreys Late Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to the Court of Madrid |
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Still Love of Country, on no narrow plan,
Exists consistent with the love of man.
In little circles love begins, not ends,
With parents, brothers, kindred, neighbours, friends:
As wave on wave, on circles circles press,
Our nation next we love, nor nature less:
Though still Columbia—best of parent names!—
The dearest proofs of filial fondness claims;
Man's general good this pref'rence not impedes,
Nor checks the soul from philanthropic deeds.
Exists consistent with the love of man.
In little circles love begins, not ends,
With parents, brothers, kindred, neighbours, friends:
As wave on wave, on circles circles press,
Our nation next we love, nor nature less:
Though still Columbia—best of parent names!—
The dearest proofs of filial fondness claims;
Man's general good this pref'rence not impedes,
Nor checks the soul from philanthropic deeds.
| The miscellaneous works of David Humphreys | |