So nervously sensitive indeed was Collier on this point that he thought it profane to throw any reflection even on the ministers of false religions.

He laid it down as a rule that Muftis and Augurs ought always to be mentioned with respect.

He blamed Dryden for sneering at the Hierophants of Apis.

He praised Racine for giving dignity to the character of a priest of Baal.

He praised Corneille for not bringing that learned and reverend divine Tiresias on the stage in the tragedy of Oedipus.