BEWARE.
Wild anarchy may rise, like some vast deluge. Whofß surge against the realms shall dash ill fright, ..-..■, As'when the huge Atlantic billow surgeth, And its fretful murmurs roll in giant might. Reason dethrdn'd may stalk the streets and, alleys, Revenge may revftl with its hellish fanes, Hunger triumphant make fierce, cruel sallies; And mercy weep, unapt to soothe her pangs. Poor Lazarus, despis'd, starv'd, curs'd, neglected, . Gnawing in greed- a crust of mouldy bread, May wormiike turn, and frenzied rend the rulers Who bring these curses oh our country^ head. Beware! ye leaders of a mighty nation. Beware! ye drones in God's muehfavour'd realm; There may bo earthquakes—terrors—fierce reprisals— And famine stalkabroad to overwhelm. .. Beware! ye pastors—see your flocks antended, Roaming without their shepherd's love and care; . , I hear their sorrow, wrung from hearts half rended, Whilst ye but mumble some poor soul-less prayer. Who then shall curse you? Not alone the people. Half«starv'd and femish'd 'neath your tending rod, But e'en. tho bolls that chime now peace and glory :. .'•■., ■'.\ Shall ring out curses, with the frown 6f God I . W.R.WiIJi.
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Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 254, 29 October 1887, Page 3 (Supplement)
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182BEWARE. Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 254, 29 October 1887, Page 3 (Supplement)
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