Independence

  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.