But, Roman, thou, do thou control The nations far and wide;… - John Conington

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But, Roman, thou, do thou control
The nations far and wide;
Be this thy genius, to impose The rule of peace on vanquished foes, Show pity to the humbled soul, And crush the sons of pride.

John Conington

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John Conington (10 August 1825 – 23 October 1869) was an English classical scholar.

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Then come the clamour and the blare,
And shouts and clarions rend the air.

Live and be blest! 'tis sweet to feel
Fate's book is closed and under seal.
For us, alas! that volume stern
Has many another page to turn.

Blest pair! if aught my verse avail, No day shall make your memory fail From off the heart of time.

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