And next in value, which thy kindness lends,

That I may greatly disappoint my friends,

Howe'er they think or hope it that may be,

They may not dream how thou 'st distinguished me;

That my weak hand may equal my firm faith,

And my life practice more than my tongue saith;

That my low conduct may not show,

Nor my relenting lines,

That I thy purpose did not know,

Or overrated thy designs.