EPITAPH ON KING GEORGE THE SECOND, BY BEILBY PORTEUS, M. A. NOW LORD BISHOP OF LONDON. THIS marble boasts what once was truly great. The friend of Man, the Father of his State. 5 To wipe from Misery's eye the starting tear; 10 Forc'd Forc'd into arms, he stretch'd his generous sway No contest left but who should best obey: 15 20 Blend all his grandsire's virtues with his own, 25 |