Arthurian Miscellany: Merlin's Prophecy: Humbly Inscrib'd to his R.H. the Prince of Wales, by Melissa [pseudonym of Jane Brereton] [1735]

Sacred Texts Legends/Sagas England Index Previous Next An Arthurian Miscellany MERLIN'S PROPHECY by MELISSA [pseudonym of Jane Brereton] Humbly inscrib'd to his R.H. the PRINCE of WALES. ROYAL FREDERICK! Britain' s Pride! Prince , for future Safety giv'n; For Thee 's decree'd a Virtuous Bride, Choicest Gift of bounteous Heav'n. To reward thy filial Duty, To perpetuate Brunswick' s Race, Wit, and Learning, Youth, and Beauty, Heav'n prepares for thy Embrace. No blust'ring Storms, affright the Fair, No raging Billows, dare to rise; Safe by Heav'n' s, and George' s Care, May She bless our longing Eyes! Neptune , sooth old Father Ocean , Mild Favonius , waft thy Gales; May One repell each theat'ning Motion, For Albion , t' other swell the Sails! Behold! She comes, enrich'd with Charms, Indulgent to thy plighted Love! Receive the Blessing to thy Arms, And Hymen' s hallow'd Rites approve. Illustrious Pair! wou'd You in Story, Thro' succeeding Ages shine? Wou'd You tread the Paths to Glory? Follow George , and Caroline . And lo! I see a glorious Race, Successive rising to Renown! Decree'd Britannia 's Throne to grace; And give new Lustre to a Crown. Ordain'd, to wield the Sceptre Royal, With righteous Pow'r, and gentle Sway; And rule o'er Britons , Brave, and Loyal, 'Till Heavn, and Earth, shall melt away. Next: Merlin: A Poem: Humbly Inscrib'd to her Majesty Queen Guardian, by Melissa [pseudonym for Jane Brereton] [1735]