Classic and Contemporary Poetry

JACOBITE'S TOAST (TO AN OFFICER IN THE ARMY), by JOHN BYROM                Poet's Biography
First Line: God bless the king, I mean the faith's defender
Last Line: God bless us all!--that's quite another thing.
Variant Title(s): Extempore Verses;to An Officer In The Army;extempore Intended To Allay The Violence Of Party Spirit;which Is Which;an Admonition Against Swearing: To The Same
Subject(s): Politics & Government