Compasses — Boundary OF P ASSION .

The grace of God directs this implement;
His gracious hand so separates its limbs
As to inclose a gracious boundary;
He gives us ample scope for every bliss
Of which our nature is susceptible;
Let us, then, Craftsmen, keep within the sphere
His wisdom marks, nor contravene his will;
Lust and intemperance, the greed of gain,
Anger and malice, envy, villainy, —
All these outside the Compass' points are seen.