Classic Poem

VERSES addressed to Dr . W YNSTOK , upon the Author's Recovery from a very severe Nervous Disorder .

I.

Since rosy Health once more displays
Her sprightly gladsome Train,
With renovated Strength the Muse
Attempts this grateful Strain.

II.

But first, to Heav'n's all-ruling Pow'r,
She bends with thankful Heart;
Without who's Aid, of what Avail
Is ev'ry human Art?

III.

Hail W YNSTOK ! tho' no rattling Car
Proclaims thy Worth's Approach;
Skilful Assistance may be found,
Not launching from a Coach.

IV.

Henceforth no more let tinsel'd State,
With Glare of outward Show,
Stamp Ignorance with Sterling Parts,
To grace the Blockhead's Brow.

V.

Hail W YNSTOK ! tho' each envious Son,
Of Galen's num'rous Tribe,
With Dignity of Wig should feign,
Thy Merits to deride;

VI.

Yet will I set to public Note,
Thy Health-dispensing Pow'r;
This Gratitude demands — with Joy
I seize the present Hour.

VII.

What, tho' no Birth-right Claim you boast
To Britain's fav'rite Isle,
Nor Place nor Climate can confine,
True Genius knows no Soil!

VIII.

Accept the Wishes of a Heart,
Restor'd to social Joy;
May this successful Merit speak,
Your Title to employ.