The miscellaneous works of David Humphreys Late Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to the Court of Madrid |
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To the first office call'd by every voice,
His will submissive to his country's choice;
By reason's force reluctance overcome,
Behold him meekly leave his darling home;
Again resign the calm of rural life,
Again embarking on a sea of strife!
Since deeds so recent in your breasts are grav'd,
Why should I tell our country how he sav'd!
How 'midst still rising storms he persever'd,
And through a sea of troubles safely steer'd!
His will submissive to his country's choice;
By reason's force reluctance overcome,
Behold him meekly leave his darling home;
Again resign the calm of rural life,
Again embarking on a sea of strife!
Since deeds so recent in your breasts are grav'd,
Why should I tell our country how he sav'd!
How 'midst still rising storms he persever'd,
And through a sea of troubles safely steer'd!
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