Classic Poem

Ad Protectorem — January-30-1653

Brave Captain though thine honor gaind increase
By war let all concluded be in peace
'Tis commendable after Pallas spear
Had brandisht been Her Olive branch to wear
For being Protector and anoynted thence
All suppling lentatives He should dispence
Unto the People; make the sword to bend
Into a sickle, th'Helmet to defend
Hive like the laboring Bee; if this He'l doe
I'le say He shall be my Protector too.