This address was written by George Colman and delivered by George Bartley at the benefit which was held on August 5, 1822 at the Royal Covent Garden Theatre.
Saying "Poor Emery is gone! - who play'd his part, each day he breathed, home to the very heart. True to the Drama's, as to Friendship's call, He charmed us, - for twas honest Nature, all. How oft, when scarce an effort would appear, He drew the Giant's bow of Genius here! Seem'd like a random shooter in the dark, but never, never fail'd to hit the mark. Various his range; but, in the present vein, 'We ne'er may look upon his life again!'...Patrons of Genius! Guardians of Distress! Friends of the Destitute, & Fatherless! For you his Widow will her prayer repeat, For you his children's grateful bosoms beat; And may his Spirit now look down & view the succour they obtain, this night from you!