Poems on Various Subjects (Coleridge)/Effusion 10, to Earl Stanhope

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To Lord Stanhope is a poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The subject, Charles Stanhope, had originally shared political views with Coleridge, but as time passed, Coleridge's views gradually shifted. By 1803, Coleridge was claiming that he did not want the poem published any more and that it was originally intended to mock those who held the beliefs which Coleridge had held years earlier. It is part of the 'Sonnets on Eminent Characters' series, although, unlike the others in the series, it was not published in the Morning Chronicle.

3278789Poems on Various Subjects (Coleridge) — Effusion 10, to Earl StanhopeSamuel Taylor Coleridge
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EFFUSION X.

NOT, Stanhope! with the Patriot's doubtful name
Imock thy worth—Friend of the Human Race!
Since scorning Faction's low and partial aim
Aloof thou wendest in thy stately pace,
Thyself redeeming from that leprous stain,
Nobility: and aye unterrify'd
Pourest thine Abdiel warnings on the train
That sit complotting with rebellious pride
'Gainst[1] her, who from the Almighty's bosom leapt
With whirlwind arm, fierce Minister of Love!
Wherefore, ere Virtue o'er thy tomb hath wept,
Angels shall lead thee to the Throne above:
And thou from forth it's clouds shalt hear the voice,
Champion of Freedom and her God! rejoice!

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  1. ↑ Gallic Liberty.
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