My faith in Jesus, Savior, bides the shock:—
The same I held, when first in early youth
I here proclaim'd the heav'n-descended truth.
96. COMPANY OF OLD MEN. [(notes)]
"Hail, Old Men! Quite a goodly Company!"—
True, we are old; this day assembled here
In this new mansion to partake this cheer,
Of ancient friend to wake the memory.—