The following Lines, written on laying the Foundation-stone of Hexham Bridge, the Author had the Honour to read at the Head of the Table, at the sumptuous Entertainment given by Sir Walter Blackett, on the Occasion.
BY JAMES WILSON.
Unsullied mirth attend this feast,
Let joy shine forth in every guest,
And ev’ry face look gay:
Let not a cloud depress the scene,
But all look chearful and serene,
’Tis our rejoicing day.
Come, Joy, with all thy smiling train,