 | Poetical Hints to a Certain Character |  |
Poetical Hints to a Certain Character.
“Pedant supreme, in whose chaotic brain,
Pert self-conceit and dark confusion reign.”
—Pope.
Pert self-conceit and dark confusion reign.”
—Pope.
Religious flame the strangest beings fires,
Ev'n the dull ass to wield the rod aspires;
With gradual pace, some move on inch by inch,
Till Pious Impudence usurps the Bench.
Others, more modest, seem at once to rise,
And (God excepted) all esteem them wise.
Like the proud Pharisee, these hate all evil—
Than kiss some men they'd rather kiss the devil!
One honest father of this godly race,
The Muse must honour in his proper place.
Nought on his mind could form the least impression:
Nought but the frownings of an angry Session.
Black defamation though his soul detest,
Eternal Rancour rages in his breast.
He yields to Age and talents no respect—
Reverence from him no mortal need expect.
Puff'd up in pedantry and self-esteem,
Worth, power, and talents centre but in him.
A worthy soul to be the Church's Pillar;
Yet, reader, know 'tis worthy Johnny M---r.
Paisley, 19th April, 1809.
| Poetical Hints to a Certain Character | |