[A Dirge, in] Sacred Dirges, Hymns, and Anthems, commemorative of the death of General George Washington The guardian of his country, and The friend of man. Born Feb. 22, 1732. Died, at Mount Vernon, Dec. 14, 1799. Aged 68 |
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A Dirge.
Peace to his soul, the fatal hour is past!
And silence o'er him has her mantle cast.
His deeds, his virtues are enroll'd by fame;
Nor shall oblivion ever shroud his name.
Then let fraternal love attune the lyre;
And snatch a ray of genius' sacred fire;
Whilst the sad strain, in soft and solemn lays,
Dwells on his merit and records his praise;
Let the full chord to yon blue arch arise;
Our Washington, Our Washington's translated, translated to the skies.
And silence o'er him has her mantle cast.
His deeds, his virtues are enroll'd by fame;
Nor shall oblivion ever shroud his name.
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And snatch a ray of genius' sacred fire;
Whilst the sad strain, in soft and solemn lays,
Dwells on his merit and records his praise;
Let the full chord to yon blue arch arise;
Our Washington, Our Washington's translated, translated to the skies.
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How happy he who sinks to rest,By all regretted, lov'd and blest;
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For him the widow's tears will flow;
For him the orphan's pray'r shall rise,
And waft his spirit to the skies.
CHORUS.
Whilst in our hearts we'll raise a tomb,Round which immortal wreaths shall bloom,
Round which immortal wreaths shall bloom.
2.
To deck his grave, shall virtue bringThe earliest tribute of the spring:
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To plant her mournful cypress there.
Whilst in our hearts we'll raise a tomb,
Round which immortal wreaths shall bloom.
CHORUS.
Whilst in our hearts we'll raise a tomb,Round which immortal wreaths shall bloom,
Round which immortal wreaths shall bloom.
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