Poems (Sewell)/Verses on a Particular Occasion
VERSES,ON A PARTICULAR OCCASION.
When Royalty its gracious ray extends,
And princely pow'r with condescension blends,
All hearts must then the heav'n-born light adore,
That smile that chears, when Fortune smiles no more!
By sorrows and by fear, the heart deprest,
Shall feel its warmth more grateful than the rest;
And long the mem'ry of that hour retain,
When cold Oblivion spread its shade in vain!
Thus, mighty Prince! the Sun's resplendent beam,
The poor man's cordial, and the poet's theme!
Whilst o'er the noblest scene it casts its ray,
And throws the splendour of unclouded day,
O'er the pale ruin, still it shines as bright,
And gilds the humblest cottage with its light.
And princely pow'r with condescension blends,
All hearts must then the heav'n-born light adore,
That smile that chears, when Fortune smiles no more!
By sorrows and by fear, the heart deprest,
Shall feel its warmth more grateful than the rest;
And long the mem'ry of that hour retain,
When cold Oblivion spread its shade in vain!
Thus, mighty Prince! the Sun's resplendent beam,
The poor man's cordial, and the poet's theme!
Whilst o'er the noblest scene it casts its ray,
And throws the splendour of unclouded day,
O'er the pale ruin, still it shines as bright,
And gilds the humblest cottage with its light.