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Nor would with all their power the Kings of Spain, Austrian or Bourbon, have at last avail'd This torrent of destruction to restrain, And save a people every where assail'd By men before whose face their courage quail'd, But for the virtuous agency of those Who with the Cross alone, when arms had fail'd, Achiev'd a peaceful triumph o'er the foes, And gave that weary land the blessings of repose.

For whensoe'er the Spaniards felt or fear'd An Indian enemy, they call'd for aid Upon Loyola's sons, now long endear'd To many a happy tribe, by them convey'd From the open wilderness or woodland shade, In towns of happiest polity to dwell. Freely these faithful ministers essay'd The arduous enterprize, contented well If with success they sped, or if as martyrs fell.