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: