Weigh vows and natural duty in the scale?
In what old heresy hath he been train’d?
Or in what wilderness hath he escaped
The domineering Prelate’s fire and sword?
Come hither, man, and tell me who thou art!
A sinner, Roderick, drawing nigh, replied;
Brought to repentance by the grace of God,
And trusting for forgiveness through the blood
Of Christ in humble hope.
A smile of scorn