34. The Saint and the Hero
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O AGED Saint! far off I heard |
| The praises of thy name;— |
| Thy deed of power, thy prudent word, |
| Thy zeal's triumphant flame. |
I came and saw; and, having seen, |
| Weak heart, I drew offence |
| From thy prompt smile, thy simple mien, |
| Thy lowly diligence. |
The Saint's is not the Hero's praise;— |
| This I have found, and learn |
| Nor to malign Heaven's humblest ways, |
| Nor its least boon to spurn. |
Bay of Biscay.
December 10, 1832. |