Classic Poem

Air—Let us taste the sparkling wine.

Why unite to banish care?
Let him come our joys to share;
Doubly blest our cup shall flow,
When it soothes a brother's wo;
'Twas for this the Pow'rs divine
Crown'd our board with generous wine.

Far be hence the sordid elf
Who'd claim enjoyment for himself;
Come, the hardy seaman, lame,
The gallant soldier robb'd of fame,
Welcome all who bear the woes
Of various kind that Merit knows.