Did e're a juster, happier Son impart.
In thy performance we with wonder find
Corelli's genius to Bassani's join'd.
Sweetness, combined with Majesty, prepares
To sing Devotion with inspiring airs.
Thus I, unknown, my Gratitude express
And conscious Gratitude could do no less.
This Tribute from each British Muse is due;
The whole Poetic Tribe's obliged to you;
For when the Author's scanty Words have fail'd,