Citation - Providence Gazette: 1779.12.25

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Index Entry Lyric, holiday, Christmas [beg] Ye nymphs of Solyma! begin the song 
Location London 
Citation
PGCJ.779.030
25 Dec 1779:11,12 (834)
MESSIAH.  AN ECLOGUE.  By Mr. Pope.  (Sacred to the nativity
of our blessed saviour.)  In imitation of Virgil's Pollio.
  Ye nymphs of Solyma!  begin the song:
  To heav'nly themes sublimer strains belong.
  The mossy fountains, and the sylvan shades,
  The dream of Pindus, and th'Aonian maid,
  . . . [continues through column 12]


Generic Title Providence Gazette 
Date 1779.12.25 
Publisher Carter, John 
City, State Providence, RI 
Year 1779 
Bibliography B0042424
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