From the maturing crucible, we find

Its slow sure coaxing-out of virtue, hid

"In that same meteor-mass, hath uncombined

Those particles and, yielding for result

Gold, not mere flame, by so much leaves behind

"The heroic product. E'en the simple cult

Of Edom's children wisely bids them turn

Cheek to the smiter with 'Sic Jesus vult.'

"Say there 's a tyrant by whose death we earn

Freedom, and justify a war to wage: