Yet sparing pledge: her bowl is not the best
Mankind can boast.—“A rational repast;
Exertion, vigilance, a mind in arms,
A military discipline of thought,
To foil temptation in the doubtful field;
And ever-waking ardour for the right.” 830
’Tis these, first give, then guard, a cheerful heart. 831
Nought that is right, think little; well aware,
What reason bids, God bids; by His command
How aggrandized, the smallest thing we do!