The Conclusion of a Letter to Cousin F. R.
Ne'er let the Prospect of a great Estate
Dazle those Eyes, which I presum'd of late,
Could from on High, with brave disdain, look down
On this Worlds fading Glory; since a Crown
Of Life is promis'd for a Recompence
Of hearty, true, sincere Obedience,
Unto the Faithful Soul, whose strong Desires
Are centred in that Joy that ne'er expires.
Ah, let Enough suffice! Could Poverty
Be Advocate, 'twould plead Excuse for thee:
But if we grasp at Riches that are vain,
Then how is our Religion strong and plain?
Dazle those Eyes, which I presum'd of late,
Could from on High, with brave disdain, look down
On this Worlds fading Glory; since a Crown
Of Life is promis'd for a Recompence
Of hearty, true, sincere Obedience,
Unto the Faithful Soul, whose strong Desires
Are centred in that Joy that ne'er expires.
Ah, let Enough suffice! Could Poverty
Be Advocate, 'twould plead Excuse for thee:
But if we grasp at Riches that are vain,
Then how is our Religion strong and plain?
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