Citation - American Weekly Mercury: 1721.01.24

AWM.721.001a
17-24 Jan 1721:22 (58)
ON THE FALL OF SOUTH SEA STOCK
When Moses and Isr'el had cross'd the red sea, 
Nor dangers nor fears th' Egyptians dismay:
How rashly they ventur'd, till waves them surrounded, 
And all the proud troops in an instant was drowned.
Thus thousands of late have pass'd the south seas, 
As safe as in water not up to their knees;
Whilst those that came after, without wit or fear, 
Like Pharaoh's great host, are now nick'd in the rear.