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AD MOODIUM

Tut! Moody, do not try to show To gentlemen and ladiesThat if they have not "Faith," they'll go Headlong to Hades.Faith is belief; and how can I Have that by being willing?This dime I cannot, though I try, Believe a shilling.Perhaps you can. If so, pray do— Believe you own it, also.But what seems evidence to you I may not call so.Heaven knows I'd like the Faith to think This little vessel's contentsAre liquid gold. I see 'tis ink For writing nonsense.Minds prone to Faith, however, may Come now and then to sorrow:They put their trust in truth to-day, In lies to-morrow.No doubt the happiness is great To think as one would wish to;But not to swallow every bait, As certain fish do.To think a snake a cord, I hope, Would bolden and delight me;But some day I might think a rope Would chase and bite me."Curst Reason! Faith forever blest!" You're crying all the season.Well, who decides that Faith is best? Why, Mr. Reason.He's right or wrong; he answers you According to your folly,And says what you have taught him to, Like any polly.