XXXII. To Victory

The FUMIGATION from MANNA.

O Powerful Victory, by men desir'd,

With adverse breasts to dreadful fury fir'd,

Thee I invoke, whose might alone can quell

Contending rage, and molestation fell:

'Tis thine in battle to confer the crown, 5

The victor's prize, the mark of sweet renown;

For thou rul'st all things, Victory divine!

And glorious strife, and joyful shouts are thine.

Come, mighty Goddess, and thy suppliant bless,

With sparkling eye, elated with success; 10

May deeds illustrious thy protection claim,

And find, led on by thee immortal Fame.

XXXIII.