TO MR. HUBERT NOBBS. 



Then strike him gently, tire nim, and lie down, 

 Take him by the eyes, and give him leave to drown. 



In these diversions thou dost imitate 

 Those Twelve Christ Chose his word to propagate ; 

 This recreation they did countenance, 

 And by their practice did it much advance ; 

 Thou their example hast before thine eyes, 

 How they did use this harmless exercise ; 

 In this thou truly dost apostolize. 



R.L. M.A. 



