Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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Conscience. (Good.)
See Man Upright.
Be this thy Guard, be this thy strong Defence:
A virtuous Heart, and unstain'd Innocence:
Not to be conscious of a shameful Sin,
Nor e'er turn pale for scarlet Crimes within.—
A virtuous Heart, and unstain'd Innocence:
Not to be conscious of a shameful Sin,
Nor e'er turn pale for scarlet Crimes within.—
Within the conscious Breast of every Man,
As good, or bad, his Course of Life has been,
So Hope, or Fear prevails.—
As good, or bad, his Course of Life has been,
So Hope, or Fear prevails.—
A Man that's Good and Wise will boldly say,
Well, Pentheus King of Thebes, Why this Delay?
Pray what must I expect? What must I fear?
What undeserv'd must I be forc'd to bear?
I'll take away thy Goods.—My Flocks, My Land,
You may,—'tis subject all to your Command.
I'll chain and rob thee of thy Liberty.—
But God, whene'er I please, will set me free.—
Well, Pentheus King of Thebes, Why this Delay?
Pray what must I expect? What must I fear?
What undeserv'd must I be forc'd to bear?
I'll take away thy Goods.—My Flocks, My Land,
You may,—'tis subject all to your Command.
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But God, whene'er I please, will set me free.—
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