On the BIRTH of his EXCELL. GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq

Hail godlike Washington! Fair Freedom's chosen son, Born to command: While this great globe shall roll, Thy deeds from pole to pole, Shall shake Columbia's soul With virtuous praise.

Millions unborn to save, Freedom to worlds he gave, Liberty's Chief! Terrific God of War, Seated in Vict'ry's car, Fame hails him from afar, Virginia's boast.

Flowrets of bliss adorn The bright auspicious morn, Breathing delight. Let the loud cannon roar, Joyful, from shore to shore; Phoebus did ne'er explore, So happy a day: Chor. Millions, &c.

When Freedom's atmosphere, Clouded with gloomy care Washington view'd: He with heroic pride, Stemm'd dire Oppression's tide, And made the world deride Britain's disgrace. Chor. Millions, &c.

When Howe with venal bands, Delug'd our pensive lands, Britain's weak rod! Fabius by wise delays, Liberty's cause to raise, To his immortal praise, Trenton subdu'd Chor. Millions, &c.

Fayette, the just and good, Spilt Gallia's noble blood For the distress'd: May this auspicious day, Gratitude's tribute pay, And breathe a joyous lay, Sacred to him. Chor. Millions, &c.

Let us in rapture sing, Of Louis the patriot King, Virtue's support: Who with unshaken zeal, Aided our common weal, And fixed friendship's seal To the New World. Chor. Millions, &c.

See gallant Rochambeau! Tyranny's deadly foe, Liberty's shield: Victory draws her sword To capture the warlike Lord Whom Parliament ador'd, Britannia's pride. Chor. Millions, &c.

Now Albion's sons are fled, Liberty rears her head, Smiling in scorn. May her great Hero's name, Fill the loud trump of Fame, And ages unborn proclaim, Great Washington. Chor. Millions, &c.

Next in our theme shall be, Prince of Philosophy, Franklin the Sage: Who gave to light'ning laws, Taught from effects the cause, What fire etherial was: Of wisdom the Chief. Chor. Millions, &c.

The Goddess of Peace to come, Lighting with downy plume On Freedom's shrine: She from fell Tyranny, Wrested fair Liberty, And bid a world be free, Through Washington. Chor. Millions, &c.

Commerce unfurls her sails, Wasted by gentle gales, Over the deep: And in her smiling train, Brings in her pleasing gain, And from the wealthy main Hails Freedom's gifts. Chor. Millions, &c.

Ambition's storm that blows, Ruffles not his repose, Blest in retreat: Wisdom persuasive flows, Virtue refulgent glows, In speech and act he shews Friendship and truth. Chor. Millions, &c.

Guardian of civil laws. Saviour of Freedom's cause, Washington stands: May his light spirit fly, And claim its native sky, Free from each earthly sigh, To HEAVEN ascend. Chor. Millions, &c.