Classic Poem

Wrote at the Desire of a Lady upon her little Boy.

A SONG.

I.

The Muse, with honest, friendly Joy,
Salutes your little darling Boy;
May many Years, without Alloy,
Protect your fav'rite W ILLIAM .

II.

May Time enrich with mental Grace,
And add a manly, honest Face,
Unconscious of the least Disgrace,
Long live your fav'rite W ILLIAM .

III.

When Age comes on with wint'ry Stride,
And chills your present youthful Tide,
May lovely W ILLIAM be the Pride,
And Comfort of his Parents.

IV.

Long bless'd with mutual Love and Care,
May this deserving, happy Pair,
Enjoy Return of Youth whilst here
Renew'd in fav'rite W ILLIAM .

V.

And when decreed, by Pow'r divine,
To quit this mortal Stage of Time,
May ev'ry after Bliss combine
To make 'em endless happy.