Poems (Sewell)/To * * * * * * on his Birth-day

by Mary Young Sewell

To * * * * * ON HIS BIRTH-DAY.

The light this friendly day has brought,
 Shall warm full many a conscious breast
All that thy pious zeal has taught,
 And all thy charity has blest!

It is but Justice forms the lay,
 No flatt'ry smoothes the dulcet line;
When Gratitude its dues shou'd pay,
 'Tis fit one tribute shou'd be mine!

'Tis fit the heart, thy gen'rous skill,
 Thy bright example tried to mend,
Shou'd bear the kind remembrance still,
 The value of the Christian Friend!

Whilst Luxury forms its triumphs mean,
 And Pride its glitt'ring car prepares,
Thine be the bright and glorious scene,
 Beyond the Vale of Human Cares!