When Athens was for Arts and Arms renown'd,
Olympick Wreaths uncommon Merit crown'd.
Those slight Distinctions from the Learn'd and Wise,
Convey'd eternal Honour, with the Prize:
'Twas this, the gen'rous Love of Fame inspir'd,
And Grecian Breasts with noblest Ardour fir'd.

For like Rewards like Judges we implore;
Immortal Fame, with Grecian Arts, restore:
Our growing Merit with Indulgence view;
And sure you'll favour what distinguish'd You.

Leave Ignorance and Sloth, to Scorn and Shame;
But crown the Worthy with immortal Fame;
And Fame, conferr'd by You, can never fail:
What Men have purchas'd, they of Right entail.