VERSES written on a Blank Leaf,

By Lord Lansdown, when he presented his Works to the Queen 1732.

Found in "A collection of Poems in six volumes by several hands" published 1758

A Muse expiring, who earliest voice,

Made kings and queens, and beauty's charms her choice,

Now on her death-bed, the last homage pays,

O queen, to thee; accept her dying lays,

Sa at th' approach of death the cygnet tries

To warble one note more, and singing dies.

Hail mighty Queen, whose powerful smiles alone.

Commanded obedience, and secure the throne,

Contending parties, and Plebeian rage,

Had puzzled Loyalty for half an age;

Conqu'ring our hearts you end the long dispute;

All who have eyes confess you absolute;

to Tory doctrine even Whigs resign,

And in your person own the right divine.

Thus sung the Muse, in her last moment fir'd

With CAROLINA'S Praise, and then expir'd.