. The deserted village . s And,as a bird each fond endearment tries, _Xo tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies. Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride,And een his failings leaned to virtues side;But in his duty prompt at every call,He watched and wept, he prayed and felt for all; And, as a bird each fond endearment tries,To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies,He tried each art, reproved each dull delay,Allured to brighter worlds, and led the t 4 Beside the bedwhere parting life was laid,And sorrow, guilt, and pain, by turnsdismayed,\ The reverend champion stood. Atl h
. The deserted village . s And,as a bird each fond endearment tries, _Xo tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies. Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride,And een his failings leaned to virtues side;But in his duty prompt at every call,He watched and wept, he prayed and felt for all; And, as a bird each fond endearment tries,To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies,He tried each art, reproved each dull delay,Allured to brighter worlds, and led the t 4 Beside the bedwhere parting life was laid,And sorrow, guilt, and pain, by turnsdismayed,\ The reverend champion stood. Atl his control, Despair andanguishfled the strugglingsoul; Comfort came down thetrembling wretch to raise,And his last faltering accents whispered praise. At church, with meek and unaffectedgrace, His looks adorned the venerable place; \ Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, And fools, who came to scoff,remained to pray. The service past, aroundthe pious man, With steady zeal, each honestrustic ran; Een children followed with endearing wile, And plucked his gown, to sharethe good mans smile.
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