Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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Fidelity.
He to the Shrines of Faith his Steps address'd.
She, pleas'd with Secrets rolling in her Breast,
Far from the World remote, revolv'd on high,
The Cares of Gods, and Counsels of the Sky.
E'er Jove was born she grac'd the bright Abodes,
Consort of Justice, boast of Men and Gods:
Without whose heavenly Aid, no Peace below,
The stedfast Earth, and rolling Ocean, know.—
She, pleas'd with Secrets rolling in her Breast,
Far from the World remote, revolv'd on high,
The Cares of Gods, and Counsels of the Sky.
E'er Jove was born she grac'd the bright Abodes,
Consort of Justice, boast of Men and Gods:
Without whose heavenly Aid, no Peace below,
The stedfast Earth, and rolling Ocean, know.—
While Earth the Seas shall in her Bosom bear,
While Earth herself shall hang in ambient Air,
While Phœbus shall his constant Task renew,
While thro' the Zodiac Night shall Day pursue;
No Faith, no Trust, no Friendship shall be known
Among the jealous Partners of a Throne:
But he who reigns, shall strive to reign alone.—
While Earth herself shall hang in ambient Air,
While Phœbus shall his constant Task renew,
While thro' the Zodiac Night shall Day pursue;
No Faith, no Trust, no Friendship shall be known
Among the jealous Partners of a Throne:
But he who reigns, shall strive to reign alone.—
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