Did Epictetus once, and Seneca;
One was a slave, and slaves we all must be,
Until the Spirit comes and sets us free.
Yet hear you nothing from such man but works;
They make the Christian service like the Turks.
“Hark to the Churchman: day by day he cries,
‘Children of Men, be virtuous and be wise:
Seek patience, justice, temp’rance, meekness, truth;
In age be courteous, be sedate in youth.’ -
So they advise, and when such things be read,