This is the ancient stock by Wesley led—
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They the pure body, he the reverend head;
All innovation they with dread decline;
Their John the elder was the John divine.
Hence still their moving prayer, the melting hymn,
The varied accent, and the active limb;
Hence that implicit faith in Satan's might,
And their own matchless prowess in the fight.
In every act they see that lurking foe,