Then,—for God was gracious to his soul,—his better thoughts returned,
And better aims with better thoughts, his holy walk of old.
Sickened of style, and ostentation, and the dissipative fashions of society,
He deserted from the ranks of Mammon, and renewed his allegiance to God:
For he found that the praises of men, and all that gold can give,
Are not worthy to be named, against godliness and calm contentment.
OF LIFE.
