6.
Thou bow'st in resignation. Don't deceive
Thyself, for such repentance has no worth!
Since thou hast lost the love, the hope of earth,
Thou lov'st the Lord but to forget thy grief.
Thy tears are not agreeable to God;
Thy thoughts not sacred, for the world is there;
Before this altar if thou stoop'st for pray'r,
Beware! thou doest profane the sacred spot.