Classic Poem

Friend to his Country! — to Religion's cause —
On Earth he fought, and conquer'd with applause;
But still on Heaven he fix'd his ardent sight;
The faithful Christian fought a nobler fight!
And safe has reach'd that everlasting shore,
Where storms are heard and billows beat no more.

Farewell, Great D UNCAN ! while the sea shall lave,
Rever'd Britannia with its azure wave,
Thy glorious mem'ry, with the world's esteem,
Shall o'er her trophies cast a radiant gleam,
And gild them with a ray celestial too,
Which proud Ambition's votary never knew! —
Oh, may this thought — this soothing thought controul
The anguish that corrodes Affection's soul!
D UNCAN survives, tho' not on earth to dwell —
His vict'ries now let saints and angels tell!
He lives immortal, in a brighter sphere,
To praise that Sovereign Power he worshipp'd here.