English poem
Xvi
by R. D. Blackmore (1825–1900)
From his gaze she turned, to borrow Pride's assistance against sorrow-- God vouchsafes that scanty loan, When He taketh all our own.
Sudden thought of heaven's inspiring Flashed through bold Duke Iram's heart; Angels more than stand admiring, When a man takes his own part.
'Tis the law the Lord hath taught us, To undo what Satan wrought us; To confound the foul fiend's plan, With the manliness of man.