Castle on a Hill

"Castle on a Hill"

(included in Ladies Valentines, 1809)

See Fortune presents you and eminent Station,

Then think on the consequent Duties you owe,

Kind Blessings dispense from the high Elevation,

Nor look with Disdain the Cottage below.

 

Serene in the Bliss that your Bounty has made,

Your moments shall peacefully, joyously roll

While the bright Flag of Union, and Triumph display’d,

Shall gracefully wave and embellish the whole.