Unless he first could prove he was inspired.

Then let us either think he meant to say,

This faith, where published, was the only way;

Or else conclude, that, Arius to confute,

The good old man, too eager in dispute,

Flew high; and, as his christian fury rose,

Damned all for heretics who durst oppose.

Thus far my charity this path has tried;

A much unskilful, but well-meaning guide:

Yet what they are, even these crude thoughts were bred