When lo! th' Analysis appear'd.

"I smil'd and read; grew grave—read on;

Was pleas'd; the truths apparent shone;

Nor could my prejudice resist 'em.

The Line of Beauty I survey'd,

The arguments I fairly weigh'd,

And then acknowledg'd all your system.

"With reverence, and respect, like you,

The ancient works of art I view;

But, like you, see with my own eyes;