For amongst equals lies no last appeal, }

And all confess themselves are fallible. }

Now, since you grant some necessary guide,

All who can err are justly laid aside;

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Because a trust so sacred to confer }

Shows want of such a sure interpreter; }

And how can he be needful who can err? }

Then, granting that unerring guide we want,

That such there is you stand obliged to grant;