Is man, wife, and children in one to agree;

Then friendly and kindly let measure be mixed

With reason in season, where friendship is fixed.

Virginius [sings].

When nature nursed first of all, young Alexander learned,

Of whom the poets mention make, in judgment so discerned,

O, what did want, that love procured, his vital end well near?

This is the hope, where parents love their children, do not fear,

All sing this.

The trustiest treasure in earth, as we see