ANTISTROPHE III

Yes, this I bid thee know;

Bow thou before the altar of the Right,

And let no wandering glance

That looks at gain askance

Lead thee with godless foot to scorn or slight.

Know well the appointed penalty shall come;

The doom remaineth sure and will at last strike home.

Wherefore let each man pay the reverence due

To those who call him son;

By each to thronging guests let honour true

In loyal faith be done.

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