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For honest men delight will takeTo shew you favor for his sake,Will flatter you; and Fool and RakeYour steps pursue:And of your Father's name will makeA snare for you.
Let no mean hope your souls enslave;Be independent, generous, brave!Your Father such example gave,And such revere!But be admonish'd by his Grave,And think, and fear!
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