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80 6.

The Altar and Throne

Are in danger alone

From such as himself, who would render

The Altar itself

But a step up to Pelf,

And pray God to pay his defender.

7.

But, Doctor, one word

Which perhaps you have heard

"He should never throw stones who has windows

Of Glass to be broken,

And by this same token

As a sinner, you can't care what Sin does.

8.

But perhaps you do well:

Your own windows, they tell,

Have long ago sufferéd censure;

Not a fragment remains

Of your character's panes,

Since the Regent refused you a glazier.

9.

Though your visions of lawn

Have all been withdrawn,

And you missed your bold stroke for a mitre;

In a very snug way

You may still preach and pray,

And from bishop sink into backbiter!" [First published, Works (Galignani), 1831, p. 116.]