In hope to merit heaven by making earth a hell.

A material resurrection seems strange and even absurd except for purposes of punishment, and all punishment which is to revenge rather than correct must be morally wrong, and when the World is at an end, what moral or warning purpose can eternal tortures answer?

Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded. That all the Apostles would have done as they did.

What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now.

Grieving, if aught inanimate e'er grieves, Over the unreturning brave.

What deep wounds ever closed without a scar?

I awoke one day to find myself famous.