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EBBA 36201

Chetham's Library - Halliwell-Phillipps
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A
New song sung in the PROPHETESS,
or the History of DIOCLESIAN, at the
Queen's Theatre. The words by Mr. Batterton
Set by Mr. Henry Purcel, and sung by Mr. Freeman.

Let the Soldiers rejoyce,
with a Generall Voice, and
the Senate new Honours decree 'em
Who at his Armies Head,
Struck the fell Monster dead,
and so boldly, so boldly, and bravely did free 'em.

To Mars let 'em raise,
And their Emperors praise,
A Trophy of the Armies own making
To Maximinnian too,
Some honours are due,
Who joyn'd in the brave undertaking.

With Flowers let 'em strow,
The way as they go,
Their Statues with Garlands adorning,
Who from Tyrannies Night
Drave the Mists in their Sight,
And gave 'em a glorious Morning.

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