And prospects sweet of immortality,
Till fervent love, and reverent piety
Glowed in each breast; such was the constant mode
Of teaching he pursued, and such he taught
By precept and example, till the lore
Sank deeply on each heart, and every child
In its own individuality, gave birth
To noble fruitage, that repaid this care.
By such tuition it was sought to mould
Their minds to power and strength: but to refine