Thus he retired in peace, and some would say,

He balk'd his partner, and had learn'd to pray.

To this some zealots lent an ear, and sought

How Swallow felt, then said "a change is wrought."

'Twas true there wanted all the signs of grace,

But there were strong professions in their place;

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Then, too, the less that men from him expect,

The more the praise to the converting sect;

He had not yet subscribed to all their creed,