10
Moderation
Old as he is, still Firm his Heart remains,
And dauntless his declining Frame sustains.
So, pois'd on its own Base, the Center bears
The Nodding Fabrick of the Universe.
Nereo shall cease t' extend his Anna's Reign,
High as the Stars, unbounded as the Main.
'Tis He, whose Valour the Batavian Wars.
Inur'd to Glory from his greener Years.
'Tis He Le Hogue's opposing Ord'nance bore,
Nor fear'd the Lightning's Flash, nor Thunder's Roar.
'Tis He (with Scipio darling of their Isle)
From vanquish'd Vigo forc'd the Indian spoil.
'Tis he the Streights Defence so lately Storm'd,
A Town by Nature Fortified and Arm'd.
'Tis
