JAMES WATT. ^g 



The monumental inscription written by Lord Brougham for 

 the statue of Watt in Westminster Abbey, is as follows :-~ 



Not to perpetuate a Name 



Which must endure while the peaceful Arts flourish 



But to show 



That mankind have learned to honour those 



Who best deserve their gratitude 



The King 



ilis Ministers and many of the Nobles 



And Commons of the Reahn 



Raised this monument to 



JAMES WATT 



Who directing the force of an original genius 



Early exercised in philosophic researcli 



To the improvement of the 



Steam-engine 



Enlarged the resources of his country 



Increased the power of man 



And rose to an eminent place 



Among the most illustrious followers of Science 



And ihe real benefactors of the world. 



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