Classic Poem

So Joseph, yet a youth, expounded well
The boding dream, and did th' event foretell,
Judged by the past, and drew the parallel.
Thus early Solomon the truth explored,
The right awarded, and the babe restored.
Thus Daniel, ere to prophecy he grew,
The perjured presbyters did first subdue,
And freed Susannah from the canting crew.
Well may our monarchy triumphant stand
While warlike James protects both sea and land,
And under covert of his seven-fold shield
Thou send'st thy shafts to scour the distant field.
By law thy powerful pen has set us free:
Thou studiest that, and that may study thee.