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The Works of Horace In English Verse

By several hands. Collected and Published By Mr. Duncombe. With Notes Historical and Critical
  

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Bacchus, and Romulus, and Leda's Twins,
Though after Death they were ador'd as Gods,
Yet, while they liv'd, and strove to serve Mankind,

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Destructive Wars compos'd, and Cities built,
And planted Colonies; with Grief complain'd,
Instead of grateful Thanks and Praise deserv'd,
They met with Calumny and foul Reproach.
Alcides, who subdu'd the Hydra's Rage,
Who all the Labours bore ordain'd by Fate,
Found Envy could be quell'd by Death alone.
For he, who shines with Rays pre-eminent,
Oppresses Candidates of lower Rank,
But, when extinguish'd, will be lov'd again.