To Earl Stanhope

  1. 1Not, STANHOPE! with the Patriot's doubtful name
  2. 2I mock thy worth--Friend of the Human Race!
  3. 3Since scorning Faction's low and partial aim
  4. 4Aloof thou wendest in thy stately pace,
  1. 5Thyself redeeming from that leprous stain,
  2. 6Nobility: and aye unterrify'd
  3. 7Pourest thine Abdiel warnings on the train
  4. 8That sit complotting with rebellious pride
  1. 9'Gainst Her who from the Almighty's bosom leapt
  2. 10With whirlwind arm, fierce Minister of Love!
  3. 11Wherefore, ere Virtue o'er thy tomb hath wept,
  4. 12Angels shall lead thee to the Throne above:
  1. 13And thou from forth its clouds shalt hear the voice,
  2. 14Champion of Freedom and her God! rejoice!