E'en From The Tomb The

As To Posterity, I May Ask What Has It Ever Done To Oblige Me?

Commerce Changes Entirely The Fate And Genius Of Nations, By Communicating Arts And Opinions, Circulating Money, And Introducing The Materials Of Luxury; She First Opens And Polishes The Mind, Then Corrupts And Enervates Both That And The Body.

Some Bold Adventurers Disdain The Limits Of Their Little Reign, And Unknown Regions Date Descry.

E'en From The Tomb The Voice Of Nature Cries, E'en In Our Ashes Live Their Wonted Fires.

Dear As The Light That Visits These Sad Eyes, Dear As The Ruddy Drops That Warm My Heart.