On a Famous Vote of the House of Peers, Relating to King William
Quam meruit virtus crescit post funera laurus.
I N vain at William's fame the furies rave,
His deathless laurels flourish in the grave:
The hissing monsters do but urge their doom,
And furnish out new trophies for his tomb.
Who shall our greatest admiration draw,
The great Alcides, or the great Nassau!
Each stifled envious serpents in his turn,
One in his cradle, t'other in his urn.
Illustrious peers! worthy of William's reign!
So to revere the hero's injur'd dust;
To clear his memory of so vile a stain,
Proclaims you prudent as it speaks you just.
Guarding his honour, you your own record,
So generous virtue brings it's own reward.
I N vain at William's fame the furies rave,
His deathless laurels flourish in the grave:
The hissing monsters do but urge their doom,
And furnish out new trophies for his tomb.
Who shall our greatest admiration draw,
The great Alcides, or the great Nassau!
Each stifled envious serpents in his turn,
One in his cradle, t'other in his urn.
Illustrious peers! worthy of William's reign!
So to revere the hero's injur'd dust;
To clear his memory of so vile a stain,
Proclaims you prudent as it speaks you just.
Guarding his honour, you your own record,
So generous virtue brings it's own reward.
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