Addressed to a certain Preacher , who gave great Offence by having his Hair dressed in the very Extremity of the Mode, (a la Grec, as it was term'd .)

Thy Doctrine's sound, thy Elocution's strong,
As well become an able Teacher's Tongue;
We hear with Rev'rence; — but our wounded Eyes
Behold thy Toupeed Figure with Surprize.
Shame o'nt — what suffer Fashion's cobweb Art,
To gain Possession of a Parson's Heart?
Example , join'd with Precept , may produce
Pious Effects, and prove of Soul-felt Use:
The first neglected, tell me what avail,
What real Service then, your florid Tale?
Hold up respectful Decency to View,
Our Praise you'll merit, Imitation too;
Apply this Hint, 'tis friendly you'll allow,
And frankly offer'd to each cassock'd Beau .