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TO THE SACRED MEMORY OF LORD NELSON, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: While british hearts with noble ardour glow
Last Line: His name shall live in virtue's fair renown.
Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea
Subject(s): Nelson, Horatio, Viscount (1758-1805)


WHILE British hearts with noble ardour glow,
Warm with the genuine spirit of the brave;
Ah! still a grateful tear of joy must flow,
The sacred tribute o'er a hero's grave.

Oh! yes, a sweet enthusiastic tear
Shall tremble in the generous Briton's eye;
And own with melting energy sincere,
A Nelson's worth, a country's liberty,

The mournful muse shall consecrate his name
With all the inspiration of the lyre;
And loyal bosoms kindling at his fame,
Shall glory in the patriotic fire.

And o'er the tomb that holds his sacred dust
Shall glory weave the brightest laurel crown;
While in the noble records of the just,
His name shall live in virtue's fair renown.







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