The approval of Him who knows no deceit;
Then when titles and grandeur shall crumble to dust,
Your soul will be found ’mongst the righteous and just.
And now let us sing of the great Deputation,
With address clothed in gold, a sweet gratulation.
To Himley they journey’d without ostentation,
Made their bows and delivered a first-rate oration.
So flattering, so powerful, it caused quite a sensation,—
And ended at last with the Earl’s observation,
“My friends, your respect has my warm approbation;