Not thus our Curate, one whom all believe
Pious and just, and for whose fate they grieve;
All see him poor, but ev'n the vulgar know
He merits love, and their respect bestow.
A man so learn'd you shall but seldom see,
Nor one so honour'd, so aggrieved as he—
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Not grieved by years alone; though his appear
Dark and more dark, severer on severe:
Not in his need,—and yet we all must grant