Then shall the flock with gentle hand be led,
By wisdom won, and by compassion fed.”
This purposed Teacher was a sister’s son,
Who of her children gave the priesthood one;
And she had early train’d for this employ
The pliant talents of her college-boy:
At various times her letters painted all
Her brother’s views - the manners of the Hall;
The rector’s harshness, and the mischief made
By chiding those whom preachers should persuade: