Systems on systems blazing on his sight;
With Franklin, mitigates the whirlwind’s force,
Averts the lightning’s flash, and turns the thunder’s course;
Or joins with extacy the holy throng
Who to Jehovah’s throne exalt the song,
Shout the loud victory o’er the bounds of earth,
And joyful celebrate their heavenly birth.
Is this a subject for the plaints of woe?
Can friendship here the tear of grief bestow?
No——elevated by the glorious theme,