Watching against evil talk.

THUS I resolv'd before the Lord, "Now will I watch my tongue, Lest I let slip one sinful word, Or do my neighbor wrong.

"And if I'm e'er constrain'd to stay With men of lives profane, I'll set a double guard that day, Nor let my talk be vain.

"I'll scarce allow my lips to speak The pious thoughts I feel, Lest scoffers should th' occasion take To mock my holy zeal.

"Yet, if some proper hour appear, I'll not be overaw'd, But let the scoffing sinners hear That I can speak for God."