Cease to feel, and cease to care, a cold case-hardened man.
Beware of their example,—and thine own; beware the hazards of the battle;
But chiefly be thou ware of this, an unforgiving spirit.
Many are the dangers and temptations compassing a bad man's presence;
The upas hath a poisonous shade, and who would slumber there?
Wherefore, avoid them if thou canst; only, under providence and duty,
If thy lot be cast with Kedar, patiently and silently live to their rebuke.
How beautiful thy feet, and full of grace thy coming,
O better kind companion, that art well for either world!
There is an atmosphere of happiness floating round that man,