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His person in proportion, more robust than fine,
A sort of easy carelessness, deportment to incline:
And affably and candidly, share all my joys & cares,
And give me my prerogative in family affairs.
Then I'd live no longer single, &c.
His conversation fraught with endearing sentiments,
Free from the pedant's stiffness, or rude impertinence,
In all his lawful dealing, let honour still preside,
Frugal in economy, let prudence be his guide.
Then I'd live no longer single, &c.
His principles untainted, his morals just & found,
And one in whom the dictates of honesty is found!
I value not the glaring of wealth and pageantry;
But plac'd above necessity is just enough for me.
Then I'd live no longer single, &c.
Could you but recommend me to such a swain as this
I'd think myself arriv'd at the summit of all bless;
And for his health and welfare for ever I would pray,
And think myself in duty bound to love & to obey.
Then I'd live no longer single, &c.
CONTENTMENT.
THO' winter may fright us, and chill us with cold,
Bright Phoebus can cheer us with rays pure as gold
Then let us not murmur, nor dare to complain,
For he who took sun-shine can give it again.
The oak that all winter was barren and bare,
Again spreads his branches to wave in the air,
All nature rejoicing, appears clad in green,
Then let Mirth and Friendship enliven the scene.
The true sons of Freedom together are met,
And each by his neighbour, in order is set,
While mirth and true Friendship give life to the song.
The voice of Contentment the notes shall prolong.
FINIS.
