Man at threat'ning Death could smile,
If but his Pastor's lenient hand
Toucht him with the Holy Oil.
Full faith the solemn Oath obtain'd,
Man's mind was aw'd by priestly rule;
Steady to Truth he still remain'd,
Unless to priestly fraud a tool.
But where Church Discipline has ceas'd
To train men's minds in early youth,
Hard indeed the Culprit's case,