Convinc'd that earthly happiness is vain
And most of pleasure's only rest from pain.
No shocks of fortune can her peace destroy,
Deserving bliss, indiff'rent to enjoy.
Calm and serene amidst the wrecks of fate,
As ne'er exalted in a prosp'rous state,
She bears adversity with stedfast mind,
To Heavn's decrees religiously resign'd.
Some time, perhaps, fair virtue will take place, }
Shining conspicuous in the royal race, }