Citation - Freeman's Journal: 1782.10.02

FJ.782.081
2 Oct 1782:31 (2/76)
THE PRESENT AGE
  No more my friends, of vain applause, 
Nor complicated rhymes;
Come, muse, let's call another cause, 
And sing about the times.
. . . [1 verse]
  No lawyers now are fond of fees, 
Nor clergy of their dues:
Few people at the play one sees, 
At church, what crouded pews!
. . . [13 verses]
Ha! think you so! my honest clown!
Than take another light on't;
Just turn the picture upside down, 
I fear you'll see the right on't.