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PG-P.743.035
26 May 1743:11,12,13 (754)
David's Lamentation on the death of Saul and Jonathan. 2
Sam, 1.17--27.
Thy formost sons of war,
Thy brightest shining star,
The beauty of thy host,
O Israel! is lost:
How dread the shock when heroes fall!
Heroes like Jonathan and Saul!
Who now thy barriers can maintain,
Thy hills, where lie thy brave defenders slain?
. . . [16 more verses]
CHORUS.
Droop, droop the languid head,
Thy pride and honour's fled;
With them thy laurels fade,
With them thy strength's is decay'd:
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