Who would not Strive this matchless Maid to Win?
Is it a Sin to be to Truth allied;
Or, if it be, who could escape the sin?’
“Wretch that I am, to wear a vile disguise
With Virtue, Truth and Piety in View!
My Words, my Thoughts, my very looks were Lyes;
My Vow alone and my fond Love were true.
“Why hast thou shown me that I went astray;
Why tell What Sin the World’s Redeemer Cost?
I heard and trembled, forced myself to pray, 290