The Town of Schwytz

By antique Fancy trimmed--though lowly, bred
To dignity--in thee, O SCHWYTZ! are seen
The genuine features of the golden mean;
Equality by Prudence governèd,
Or jealous Nature ruling in her stead;
And, therefore, art thou blest with peace, serene
As that of the sweet fields and meadows green
In unambitious compass round thee spread.
Majestic BERNE, high on her guardian steep,
Holding a central station of command,
Might well be styled this noble body's HEAD,
Thou, lodged 'mid mountainous entrenchments deep,
Its HEART; and ever may the heroic Land,
Thy name, O SCHWYTZ, in happy freedom keep!