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To Devout Christians.
I
Ye pious Minds of high Celestial Race,Destin'd to Glory and immortal Bliss;
Ye Sons of God, by free adopting Grace,
And Heirs of Life Eternal after This;
II
In your peculiar happy Fate rejoyce,Nor let the World's Enjoyments be your Care,
Leave them to those, who chuse, ah foolish Choice!
Their Portion, all their worthless Portion, here.
III
Should Princes of the Great Redeemer's Blood,Debase by mean Designs their noble Birth,
And condescend to struggle in the Croud
For shining Sand, and Bags of yellow Earrh?
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IV
You to divine immense Possessions born,Who aim at Empire, and expect a Throne,
These transient Trifles should reject with Scorn,
And act like Heroes worthy of a Crown.
V
You should a just and generous Sense retainOf your high Calling, and expected Joys,
And with becoming Pride, and brave Disdain,
Should mock the World, and spurn its proffer'd Toys.
VI
Will you, who own a Taste of Things Divine,And to the Banquets of the Blest aspire,
Descend to sordid Pleasures, and with Swine
Feed on Pollution, and demand the Mire?
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