Relax his ponderous strength, and lean to hear;

The host himself no longer shall be found

Careful to see the mantling bliss go round;

Nor the coy maid, half willing to be prest,

Shall kiss the cup to pass it to the rest.


Yes! let the rich deride, the proud disdain,

These simple blessings of the lowly train:

To me more dear, congenial to my heart,