ON THE PROSPECT OF ESTABLISHING A PANTISOCRACY IN AMERICA

Whilst pale Anxiety, corrosive Care,

The tear of Woe, the gloom of sad Despair,

　And deepen'd Anguish generous bosoms rend;—

Whilst patriot souls their country's fate lament;

Whilst mad with rage demoniac, foul intent,

　Embattled legions Despots vainly send

To arrest the immortal mind's expanding ray

　Of everlasting Truth;—I other climes

Where dawns, with hope serene, a brighter day

　Than e'er saw Albion in her happiest times,

With mental eye exulting now explore,

　And soon with kindred minds shall haste to enjoy

(Free from the ills which here our peace destroy)

Content and Bliss on Transatlantic shore.

1794