Alexander Pope (1688–1744). Complete Poetical Works. 1903.
Later PoemsEpigram (Yes! t is the time)
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Destin’d and due to wretches self-enslaved;
But when I saw such charity remain,
I half could wish this people should be saved.
And ’t is a wise design in pitying Heav’n,
If this can cover multitude of sins,
To take the only way to be forgiv’n.