Born in the garret, in the kitchen bred.—Byron: A Sketch.


JAMES FORDYCE.  1720-1796.

Henceforth the majesty of God revere;

Fear Him, and you have nothing else to fear.[391:2]

Answer to a Gentleman who apologized to the Author for Swearing.

Footnotes

[391:2] Je crains Dieu, cher Abner, et n'ai point d'autre crainte (I fear God, dear Abner, and I have no other fear).—Racine: Athalie, act i. sc. 1 (1639-1699).

From Piety, whose soul sincere

Fears God, and knows no other fear.