:
some teach the bard—a darling care—
the tuneful art.
“'mong swelling floods of reeking gore,
they, ardent, kindling spirits pour;
or, 'mid the venal senate's roar,
they, sightless, stand,
to mend the ho patriot-lore,
and grace the hand.
“and when the bard, or hoary sage,
charm or instruct the future age,
they bind the wild poetric rage
in energy,
or point the inclusive page
full on the eye.
“hence, fulrton, the brave and young;
hence, dempster's zeal-inspired tongue;
hence, sweet, harmonious beattie sung
hi
The Vision(10/17)