What ardently we wish, we soon believe.
Inhumanity is caught from man, From smiling man.
We see time's furrows on another's brow, And death intrench'd, preparing his assault; How few themselves in that just mirror see!
A God alone can comprehend a God.
Wouldst thou be famed? have those high acts in view, Brave men would act though scandal would ensue.
Joys season'd high, and tasting strong of guilt.