Of seduced patriots crying out aloud

For grace, to royal David. He, with tears,

Holds forth his sceptre, to prevent their fears,

And bids them welcome to his tender breast:

Thus may the people, thus the king be blest.

Then tunes his harp, thy praises to rehearse,

Who owes his son and subjects to thy verse.


ABSALOM
AND
ACHITOPHEL.