If on the Book itself we cast our view,
Concurrent Heathens prove the Story True :
The Doctrine, Miracles ; which must convince,
For Heav'n in Them appeals to humane Sense ;
And though they prove not, they Confirm the Cause,
When what is Taught agrees with Natures Laws .

Then for the Style, Majestick and Divine ,
It speaks no less than God in every Line;
Commanding words ; whose Force is still the same
As the first Fiat that produc'd our Frame.
All Faiths beside , or did by Arms ascend;
Or Sense indulg'd has made Mankind their Friend ;
This onely Doctrine does our Lusts oppose:
Unfed by Natures Soil, in which it grows;
Cross to our Interests , curbing Sense and Sin;
Oppress'd without, and undermin'd within,
It thrives through pain; its own Tormentours tires;
And with a stubborn patience still aspires.
To what can Reason such Effects assign,
Transcending Nature , but to Laws Divine ?
Which in that Sacred Volume are contain'd;
Sufficient, clear, and for that use ordained.