Heaven, to reward him, makes his joys sincere; }
No future ills nor accidents appear, }
To sully and pollute the sacred infant's year. }
Five months to discord and debate were given;[316]
He sanctifies the yet remaining seven.
Sabbath of months! henceforth in him be blest,
And prelude to the realms perpetual rest!
Let his baptismal drops for us atone;[317]
Lustrations for offences not his own:
Let conscience, which is interest ill disguised,[318]