And O! to chear the hours of life,
Grant, mighty Heav’n! thy chiefest boon—
The blessing of a virtuous wife!
A gift, thou can’st not give too soon.
And, might I dare the choice define,
Pourtray the mouldings of her frame;
Let grace in every action shine,
And modesty her worth proclaim!
Let for good-nature passion still;
And mildness speak the feeling soul,