And looks upon a dazzling mystery, }

With fixed, and steady, and an eagle's eye. }

Great king of verse, that dost instruct and please,

As Orpheus softened the rude savages;

And gently freest us from a double care,

The bold Socinian, and the papal chair:

Thy judgment is correct, thy fancy young,

Thy numbers, as thy generous faith, are strong:

Whilst through dark prejudice they force their way,

Our souls shake off the night, and view the day.