On Conversation (1782) [ Concepts ]
… a priest; Bow'd at the close with all his graceful airs, And begg'd an interest in his frequent prayers. Go, quit the rank to which ye stood preferr'd, Henceforth associate in one common herd; Religion, virtue, reason, common sense, … his diary—no more, A tasteless journal of the day before. He walk'd abroad, o'ertaken in the rain, Call'd on a friend, drank tea, stepp'd home again, Resumed his purpose, had a world of talk With one he stumbled on, and lost his walk. I …
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