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.