Who, in those factious too-believing times,

Has taught us to obey, and to distrust;

Yet, to ourselves, our king, and God, prove just.

Thou want'st not praise from an insuring friend;

The poor to thee on double interest lend.

So strong thy reasons, and so clear thy sense,

They bring, like day, their own bright evidence;

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Yet, whilst mysterious truths to light you bring, }

And heavenly things in heavenly numbers sing, }