Secure in his prophetic strength, + 

The water peril o’er, + 

The many-gifted man at length + 

Stepp’d on the promised shore. + 

He trod the shore; but not to rest, + 

Nor wait till Angels came; + 

Lo! humblest pains the Saint attest, + 

The firebrands and the flame. + 

But, when he felt the viper’s smart, + 

Then instant aid was given; + 

Christian! hence learn to do thy part, + 

And leave the rest to Heaven. + 