To give his tottering faith a solid base.
Why call for less than is already thine? 1242
Thou art no novice in theology;
What is a miracle?—’Tis a reproach,
’Tis an implicit satire, on mankind;
And while it satisfies, it censures too.
To common sense, great Nature’s course proclaims
A Deity: when mankind falls asleep,
A miracle is sent, as an alarm;
To wake the world, and prove Him o’er again, 1250