Even so; but measuring not by finite sense

Infinite Power, perfect Intelligence.

XI[207]
“AH, THINK HOW ONE COMPELLED FOR LIFE TO ABIDE”

Ah, think how one compelled for life to abide

Locked in a dungeon needs must eat the heart

Out of his own humanity, and part

With every hope that mutual cares provide;

And, should a less unnatural doom confide 5

In life-long exile on a savage coast,

Soon the relapsing penitent may boast