 When ranting round in pleasure's ring, Religion may be blinded ; Or if she gie a random sting, It may be little minded ; But when on life we're tempest-driv'n, A conscience but a canker — A correspondence fix'd wi' Heav'n Is sure a noble anchor!  The Achievements of Youth - Page 25by Robert Steel - 1890 - 333 pagesFull view - About this book
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