Love To The C hurch
July 6, 2023The Boundary Rider
July 6, 2023Aesop To The King
Victorious Prince! Form’d for Supreme Command,
Worthy the Empire of the Seas and Land!
Whilst impious Faction swells with Native Pride,
Parties distract the State, and Church divide!
And Sensless Libels with audacious Stile,
Insult thy Senate, and thy Power revile!
Vouchsafe to hear th’admired Truths of old,
Which Birds and Beasts in Sportive Tales unfold:
To curb the Insolent, advance the Good,
And quell the Ragings of the Multitude.
O fam’d for Arms! and matchless in Renown!
Permit old ÆSOP to approach thy Throne:
To you the labours of his Muse belong,
Accept the humble, but instructive Song.
Thomas Yalden
Thomas Yalden (1670-1736) was an English poet and translator who is known for his works that explore themes of love, beauty, and nature. He was a leading figure in the English literary world of the early 18th century and his works continue to be studied for their insights into the aesthetics and culture of the era.