The erring one,—"for we are sinners all,

And not upon our merits may depend

But on abounding grace."

So when the hour

Of cheerful supper summon'd to the board,

He came among them as a comely guest,

Refresh'd and welcome. Pleasant converse cheer'd

The hospitable meal, and then withdrawn

Into the quiet study 'mid the books,

That saintly good man with the hoary hair