The Pillar of Fame

            Fame’s pillar here at last we set,

            Out-during marble, brass or jet;

                Charmed and enchanted so

                  As to withstand the blow

                     O f   o v e r t h r o w ;

                    Nor   shall   the   seas,

                      Or     o u t r a g e s

                    Of   storms,   o’erbear

                     What    we    uprear;

                    Tho’   kingdoms   fall,

                 This   pillar   never   shall

                 Decline   or waste at   all;

        But   stand   for ever   by   his   own

        Firm   and    well-fixed    foundation.