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Poem
July 22, 1773
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Elegy addressed to Myra mourning Susannah's death, reflecting on life's brevity as a 'Vale of Tears' and urging preparation for death through virtuous living, referencing David's allotted years.
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POET'S CORNER.
CAMPANA FUNEBRIS.
DEAR Myra, see! yon solemn Bell
Tells us Susannah is no more!
So we, ere long, must bid farewell;
She's gone, and just but gone before.
For should we live the Term of Years
Which David does allot to Man,
Yet still this Life, this Vale of Tears,
Is but a Dream, short, a Span.
O may it ever be our Care
The Paths of Virtue to pursue;
Each Moment for our End prepare,
And, like Susannah, smile adieu.
CAMPANA FUNEBRIS.
DEAR Myra, see! yon solemn Bell
Tells us Susannah is no more!
So we, ere long, must bid farewell;
She's gone, and just but gone before.
For should we live the Term of Years
Which David does allot to Man,
Yet still this Life, this Vale of Tears,
Is but a Dream, short, a Span.
O may it ever be our Care
The Paths of Virtue to pursue;
Each Moment for our End prepare,
And, like Susannah, smile adieu.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Susannah Death
Mortality Reflection
Virtue Paths
Vale Of Tears
Funeral Bell
Poem Details
Title
Campana Funebris
Subject
On The Death Of Susannah
Key Lines
Dear Myra, See! Yon Solemn Bell Tells Us Susannah Is No More!
Yet Still This Life, This Vale Of Tears, Is But A Dream, Short, A Span.
And, Like Susannah, Smile Adieu.