13.
Ah! don't persist! turn to the world again!
For acts of love to God must pay thy debt;
If pangs and sorrows gather o'er thy head,
Such will protect and set thee free from pain.
Let Earth take back its worship; it was given
Thee with thy veil, and leaves thee with thy dress;
The Lord rejects fictitious holiness;
Love hallows Earth; Love only opens Heaven!
N. BEETS.
From the Dutch.
1836.