Albion Cliffs—from age to age,
That bear the roaring storms of Heav'n,
Did ever fiercer Warfare rage?
Was ever Peace more timely given?
Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle;
Let every patriot bosom glow.
Beauty, resume thy wonted smile,
And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests;
Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own:
Still on contented Labour rests
The basis of a lasting Throne.
Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves;
Protected Wealth, the chorus raise:
Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves,
Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
ERRATA.
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CONTENTS.
Richard and Kate: Ballad
Walter and Jane: a Tale
The Miller's Maid: a Tale
The Widow to her Hour-Glass
Market-Night: Ballad
The Fakenham Ghost: Ballad
The French Mariner: Ballad
Dolly: Ballad
A Visit to Whittlebury Forest
A Highland Drover: Song
A Word to Two Young Ladies
On hearing of the Translation of the Farmer's Boy
Nancy: Song
Rosy Hannah: Song
The Shepherd and his Dog Rover: Song
Hunting Song
Lucy: Song
Winter Song
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RICHARD AND KATE: OR, FAIR-DAY.
A Suffolk Ballad.