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In him all merits were decreed to meet—
Sincere though cautious, frank and yet discreet;
Just all his dealings, faithful every word;
His passions' master, and his temper's lord."
Yet more, kind dealers in decaying fame?
His magnanimity you next proclaim;
You give him learning, join'd with sound good sense,
And match his wealth with his benevolence;
What hides the multitude of sins, you add—