He dancing lectures did ordain
And drove out all the Muses’ Train;
Dancing is a Prancer’s Pleasure.
Rich the Treasure!
Sweet the Pleasure!
Sweet the Pleasure that requires no Brain!
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“To commemorate the Naval Review at Portsmouth, the Oratorio of Alexander’s Feast is to be performed at one of the Theatres Royal, by command of his Majesty, with the following alterations, by William Whitehead, Esq; Poet Laureate.”
ALEXANDER’S FEAST, PARODIED;