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HO' rous'd by that dark Vizir rude Have driven our author:Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) o'er the ocean swell; Tho' and her wolfish brood Bay his mild radiance, impotent and fell; Calm in his halls of Brightness he shall dwell! For lo! at his strong behest Starts with mild anger from the Papal spell, And flings to Earth her tinsel-glittering vest, Her mitred state and cumbrous pomp unholy; And wakes to bid th' Oppressor wail Insulting aye the wrongs of patient Folly; And from her dark retreat by Wisdom won Meek slowly lifts her matron veil To smile with fondness on her gazing son!