The Pulpit

That to believing souls

Gives light in darkness, comfort in despair.

Shakespeare, “2 Henry VI.”

His preaching much, but more his practice wrought,

A living sermon of the truths he taught.—Dryden.

The Law

When we’ve nothing to dread from the law’s sternest frowns,

We all laugh at the barrister’s wigs, bags, and gowns;

But as soon as we want them to sue or defend,