The Aweful Truth, and he abides in Awe!—
Me too this Lesson shall to thought restore;
I may offend, but will deride no more.
Yet hope, Matilda! thy pure Bosom feels
No Pains but those which thy Devotion heals;
Time and thy Duties will their Balm afford,
The Works of God His Wonders and His Word.
If thou thy Peace, and I my Pardon, gain,
Then shall this Suffering not be lent in vain.”
Years pass’d; the School-days of the Boy were come, 350