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.