“Such is my charge, and haply I shall send
Tidings of joy and comfort to my Friend.
Oft would he say, ‘If of our race survive
Some two or three, to keep the name alive—
I will not ask if rich or great they be, 740
But if they live in love, like you and me.’
“’Twas not my purpose yet awhile to speak
As I have spoken; but why further seek?
All that I heard I in my heart approve;
You are indeed a Family of Love;