She, in her turn, demands to reign alone;

Rejecting all that lies beyond her view,

And, being judge, will be a witness too.

Insulted Faith then leaves the doubtful mind,

To seek for truth, without a power to find;

Ah! when will both in friendly beams unite,

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And pour on erring man resistless light?

Next to the seats, well stored with works divine,

An ample space, Philosophy! is thine;