Looks with the sleepy eye of silent scorn;

But him I would not for my friend and guide,

Who views such things with spleen, or wears with pride.

See next our several Sects, - but first behold

The Church of Rome, who here is poor and old:

Use not triumphant raillery, or, at least,

Let not thy mother be a whore and beast;

Great was her pride indeed in ancient times,

Yet shall we think of nothing but her crimes?

Exalted high above all earthly things,