May the ruler of heaven look down, And my Mary from evil defend; Mny she ne'er know adversity's frown, May her happiness ne'er have an end.

In the year 1781, St. Eustache, Surinam, Essequibo, and Demerara, were taken by British valor; and in the following year several of the Dutch colonies in the East, well fortified but ill defended, also fell into the hands of England.

Deep was the cave; and downward as it went, From the wide mouth, a rocky wide descent; And here th'access a gloomy grove defends; And there th'innavigable lake extends.

And from each ill defend.

What paradox dost thou defend in this?

the weak defend, Light?give light: thy knowledge lend. Rich?remember Him who gave. Free?be brother to the slave.