In that the writer’s art to the right hand doth fall.

Before their face the holy teachers stood erect,—

The mirrors of the soul;—than mirror more correct.

Their breasts they’ve polished with the acts of thought and praise,

That, mirror-like, they catch each image facts may raise.5

Each object born in nature with a lovely mien

Should always have a mirror set to catch its sheen.

A beauteous face enamoured is with mirror’s glance;

Heart’s piety’s the polish best the soul can chance.

A friend of tried sincerity came from afar,