So shall thou stop the way against the foes that hem thee;
Trust in God to strengthen man;—be bold, for He doth help.
Yet more: for confidence in man, even to the worst and meanest,
Hath power to overcome his ill, by charitable good.
Fling thine unreserving trust even on the conscience of a culprit,
Soon wilt thou shame him by thy faith, and he will melt and mend:
The nest of thieves will harm thee not, if thou dost bear thee boldly;
Boldly, yea and kindly, as relying on their honour:
For the hand so stout against aggression, is quite disarmed by charity;