: An Elogy to the Memory of the late Wm. Palgrave Esq. with Other Pieces by Parkerson James - Palgrave William 1745-1822 Poetry

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LATE OF COLTISHALL, IN THE COUNTY OF NORFOLK.

In passing through this vale of tears, That various scenes display; Ambition oft her standard rears, And mortals lead astray.

The anxious merchant counts his gain From vessels on the sea; They're lost upon the watery main, And all his prospects flee.

Dejection seize his harrass'd mind, While struggling with dispair; Dame Fortune smiles and proves more kind, His spirits for to cheer.

Such is man's losses--varied lot, To-day he counts his store, To-morrow breathless on the spot He pac'd the day before.

Let those who wish thro' life's short span, In heaven's path to move; Copy the late departed man, Whom Death has call'd above.

Upon his word you might depend, Experience prov'd it true; He ever was the poor man's friend, Before he bade adieu.

He always would afford relief To those who crav'd his aid; And felt for those annoy'd by grief 'Till Nature's debt was paid.

As Magistrate, impartial steer'd His course in such a way, As made him honor'd and rever'd, Where prudence had her sway.

Justice he lov'd, to others bore That boon, while life remain'd; His loss on earth the world deplore, Yet trust he has obtain'd

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