Ode to Martyrdome

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Ardalio jeers, and in his comic strains

Author: Isaac Watts
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Ardalio jeers, and in his comic strains,
The mysteries of our bleeding God profanes,
While his loud laughters shake the painted scenes;
Heav'n heard, and strait around the smoaking throne,
The kindling lightning in thick flashes shone,
And vengeful thunder murmur'd to be gone,
Mercy stood near and with a smiling brow,
Calm'd the loud thunder: "There's no need of you;
Grace shall descend and the weak man subdue,"
Grace leaves the skies, and he the stage forsakes,
He bows his head down to the martyring ax;
And as he bows, this gentle, gentle farewel speaks--
"So geos the comedy of life away;
Vain earth adieu, heaven will applaud to day;
Stroike, courteous tyrant, and conclude the play"

Source: The Delights of Harmony; or, Norfolk Compiler: being a new collection of psalm tunes, hymns and anthems with a variety of set pieces, from the most approved American and European authors... #81

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Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Ardalio jeers, and in his comic strains
Title:	Ode to Martyrdome
Author:	Isaac Watts
Source:	Watt's Lyric Poems
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain