And with the Rich and Great 'tis Glory charms,

And Beauty's favour that rewards the Brave.

All the historic Records of the World

Are little more than histories of Wars;

Shewing how many thousands War destroy'd,

The time, the place, and some few great ones' names.

The mournful remnants of demolished States,

The Greek, the Roman, and long-exil'd Jew;

Are living monuments of wasting War's

Annihilating power: and while they mourn