inscription for an altar of independence

    at kerroughtree, the seat of mr. heron.

    thou of an independent mind,

    with soul resolv'd, with soul resign'd;

    prepar'd power's proudest frown to brave,

    who wilt not be, nor have a slave;

    virtue alone who dost revere,

    thy own reproach alone dost fear—

    approach this shrine, and worship here.