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THO' senates scarce admit the wordy storm,
Yet slight it not: occasions will arise
To favour such a forcible display.
Oft as septennial revolutions call
The electors, gathering in a motley throng
To re-elect or spurn their chiefs; 'tis then
The torrent of thy eloquence may gain
Thy point with sway resistless, and o'erwhelm
The power of opposition, quench the rage
Of party, or repress its smother'd flame.
Yet slight it not: occasions will arise
To favour such a forcible display.
Oft as septennial revolutions call
The electors, gathering in a motley throng
To re-elect or spurn their chiefs; 'tis then
The torrent of thy eloquence may gain
Thy point with sway resistless, and o'erwhelm
The power of opposition, quench the rage
Of party, or repress its smother'd flame.
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