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The Hind and the Panther.
And in that Sacred Place, his beauteous Wife
Employ'd Her happiest hours of Holy Life.
Employ'd Her happiest hours of Holy Life.
Nor did their Alms extend to those alone
Whom common Faith more strictly made their own;
A sort of Doves were hous'd too near their Hall,
Who cross the Proverb, and abound with Gall.
Tho' some 'tis true, are passively inclin'd,
The greater Part degenerate from their kind;
Voracious Birds, that hotly Bill and breed,
And largely drink, because on Salt they feed.
Small Gain from them their Bounteous Owner draws;
Yet, bound by Promise, he supports their Cause,
As Corporations priviledg'd by Laws.
Whom common Faith more strictly made their own;
A sort of Doves were hous'd too near their Hall,
Who cross the Proverb, and abound with Gall.
Tho' some 'tis true, are passively inclin'd,
The greater Part degenerate from their kind;
Voracious Birds, that hotly Bill and breed,
And largely drink, because on Salt they feed.
Small Gain from them their Bounteous Owner draws;
Yet, bound by Promise, he supports their Cause,
As Corporations priviledg'd by Laws.
That House which harbour to their kind affords
Was built, long since, God knows, for better Birds;
But flutt'ring there they nestle near the Throne,
And lodge in Habitations not their own,
By their high Crops, and Corny Gizzards known.
Was built, long since, God knows, for better Birds;
But flutt'ring there they nestle near the Throne,
And lodge in Habitations not their own,
By their high Crops, and Corny Gizzards known.
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