The soul of man (let man in homage bow

Who names his soul) a native of the skies!

High-born and free, her freedom should maintain,

Unsold, unmortgaged for earth’s little bribes.

Young.

Dearly pays the soul

For lodging ill; too dearly rents her day.

Young.

The soul, secure in her existence, smiles

At the drawn dagger, and defies its point: