And he was gifted most, that loudest bawled;

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The spirit gave the doctoral degree, }

And every member of a company }

Was of his trade and of the Bible free. }

Plain truths enough for needful use they found;

But men would still be itching to expound;

Each was ambitious of the obscurest place,

No measure ta'en from knowledge, all from grace.

Study and pains were now no more their care;