And thus gives virtue indirect applause.
Cowper.
Great day of revelation! in the grave
The hypocrite had left his mask, and stood
In naked ugliness. He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of heaven
To serve the devil in; in virtue’s guise,
Devoured the widow’s house and orphan’s bread;
In holy phrase, transacted villanies
That common sinners durst not meddle with;