Epistle To A Young Friend
the creature;
but still the preag t forbear,
and ev'n the rigid feature:
yet ne'er with wits profae,
be pisaended;
an atheist-ugh's a poor exge
for deity offended!
when ranting round in pleasure's ring,
religion may be blinded;
or if she gie a random sting,
it may be little minded;
but when on life we're tempest driv'n—
a sce but a ker—
a correspondence fix'd wi' heav'n,
is sure a noble anchor!
adieu, dear, amiable youth!
your heart e'er be wanting!
may prudence, fortitude, and truth,
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