They give their moral precepts; so, they say,
Did Epictetus once, and Seneca;
One was a slave, and slaves we all must be,
Until the Spirit comes and sets us free,
Yet hear you nothing from such men but works;
They make the Christian service like the Turks'.
"Hark to the churchman: day by day he cries,—
'Children of men, be virtuous and be wise;
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Seek patience, justice, temp'rance, meekness, truth;