Some write a narrative of wars and feats, Of heroes little known, and call the rant A history.

The only amaranthine flower on earth is virtue; the only lasting treasure, truth.

I have a kitten,the drollest of all creatures that ever wore a cat's skin.

The Spirit breathes upon the Word and brings the truth to sight.

Then liberty, like day, Breaks on the soul, and by a flash from Heaven Fires all the faculties with glorious joy.

... she, that will with kittens jest, Should bear a kitten's joke.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.