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And this rare Knowledge did his Merit raise,
From Sexton to the Vestry-Keeper's Place.
He saw the sinking Prelate, guess'd his Grief,
And with paternal Care brought swift Relief.

Then thus the Reverend Sire——Prelate revive;
To the dull 'Chanter useless Sorrow give:
Arise, resume thy Spirits, and thy Power;
I will thy injur'd Empire's Rights restore:
Collect your Judgment, and attend with Care,
What Heaven and Heavenly Powers inspire me, Hear.

Where now that supercilious Chanter rears
His harden'd Front, that Source of all thy Cares,
In ancient Days a well known Desk of Wood,
Fram'd of unequal Structure firmly stood;
There in the Choir, on thy Left-Hand 'twas plac'd,
And its large Sides a spacious Shadow cast.

Behind