On the Abbe Raynal's History of the Etablishments in the East and West Indies

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On the Abbe Raynal's History of the Etablishments in the East and West Indies

Friend to be wretch! great patron of mankind!
Born to enlighten and reform the age;
Whose energetic and immortal page
From Nature's laws hath every art combined

Of mildest policy: whose soul refined
Melts at the slave's big tear, with generous rage
Dares to assert his rights, his griefs assuage
And mould to industry the savage mind.

Heeding thy lore, the nations bless'd shall see
Unbounded commerce, wealth, and peace arise,
And truth, and spotless faith, and liberty:

Nor shall thy latest moment want the meed
Of praise and joy serene, which virtuous deed
Procures from Heaven to cheer the good and wise.