[Poems by Danforth in] Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society April 17, 1968 - October 16, 1968 : Volume 78 |
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TWO FRAGMENTS OF ELEGIES
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TWO FRAGMENTS OF ELEGIES
Upon the decease of the pious Mr. Thomas Bromfield,
aged twelve years, the second son of the Honourable Edward Bromfield, Esq. Feb. 8, 1709/10.
Bright and sweet soul! just long enough in sight
To charm affection, and attract delight;
How soon ascended to the Heavenly Sphere!
So angels quickly vanish, that appear.
To charm affection, and attract delight;
How soon ascended to the Heavenly Sphere!
So angels quickly vanish, that appear.
His early death, doctrine and use afford,
And reason too for turning to the Lord.
Profit by this! we'll Heavenly Grace adore,
Although he never preach a sermon more.
And reason too for turning to the Lord.
Profit by this! we'll Heavenly Grace adore,
Although he never preach a sermon more.
Nature and Grace are mourners at this sight,
But 'tis religion gives to mourn aright.
Charming the musick in the Heavenly ears,
While Christ is bottling of your trickling tears.
But 'tis religion gives to mourn aright.
Charming the musick in the Heavenly ears,
While Christ is bottling of your trickling tears.
Elegy on the Death of Captain Jonathan Danforth.
d. Billerica, Sept. 7, 1712, a. 84.
He rode the circuit, chain'd great towns and farms,To good behavior; and by well marked stations,
He fixed their bounds for many generations.
His art ne'er failed him, though the loadstone failed,
When oft by mines and streams it was assailed.
All this is charming, but there's something higher,
Gave him the lustre which we most admire.
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