Book III, 18: On the Hypocrite

Hee's like a Reed, that alwaies does reside,
Like a well planted Tree, by th'water side;
Hee beares no other fruit, but a vaine bragge
Of formall sanctitie; A very Flagge:
Hee's round, and full of substance, to the show;
But hollow hearted, if enquir'd into:
In peacefull seasons, when the weather's faire,
Stands firme; but shakes, with every blast of Aire.