Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.

What's amiss I'll strive to mend,And endure what can't be mended.

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine Demands my soul, my life, my all.

He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove, the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love.

Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber, Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessing without number Gently falling on thy head.

There is a dreadful Hell, And everlasting pains; There sinners must with devils dwell In darkness, fire, and chains.

To be angry about trifles is mean and childish; to rage and be furious is brutish; and to maintain perpetual wrath is akin to the practice and temper of devils; but to prevent and suppress rising resentment is wise and glorious, is manly and divine.