So full of sinewy strength, as well as wit,

That when you are religious, our divines

May emulate, but not reprove your lines:

And when you reason, there the learned crew

May learn to speculate, and speak from you.

You no profane, no obscene language use

To smut your paper, or defile your Muse.

Your gayest things, as well express'd as meant,

Are equally both quaint and innocent.

50But your Pindaric Odes indeed are such