History & Politics
In Honour of King Wu
Translated by William Jennings (1891) · From The Shi King (Jennings, 1891), Part IV, Book iii
History & Politics
O, splendid gleam the royal troops,
Well cared for through the days of gloom.
Now, as the times grow bright and clear,
They don their grand accoutrements.
To us is given the grace to take
What thou, our hero-king, achiev'dst.
So let us use our heritage,
Being indeed true followers in thy steps.
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Shi Jing (The Book of Songs). “In Honour of King Wu.” Translated by William Jennings. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/shi-jing/448/.
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Shi Jing (The Book of Songs). “In Honour of King Wu.” Translated by William Jennings. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/shi-jing/448/.
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