The Carrier to the Patrons and Friends

The Carrier to the Patrons and Friends

Oh! Hail the auspicious morn,

That doth so bright appear;

Rejoicing greet the opening dawn

Of the new budding Year.

May happiness, health and peace

Attend my Patrons dear;

May domestic bliss increase,

Thro' this new rising year.

May virtues new, and new delights

Your liberal bosoms cheer;

While bright - prospect hope invites

Thro' this new happy year.

May our social bliss increase,

That gem to man so dear;

And fraternal discord cease

In this new rising year.

Freedom on the broadest base,

Her splendid temple rear;

And despotism foul, erase

In this new rising year.

May sciences and arts improve,

And in their pomp appear;

Manufactures swiftly move,

In this new rising year.

Righteousness and wisdom grace

The Presidential chair;

Peace and commerce flow apace

Thro' this new rising year.

May the Herald's of the Lord,

Be zealous without fear;

To spread abroad the sacred word,

To grace this happy year.

Gratitude to God, Divine,

And dry be every tear;

Everlasting praise be thine,

Who brought us to this year.


Thou, who reigns enthroned above,

Prosper my Patrons dear;

With rich mercy, truth and love,

Crown each succeeding year.

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