Fear not the anger of the wise to raise; Those best can bear reproof who merit praise.

Intestine war no more our passions wage, And giddy factions bear away their rage.

Court-virtues bear, like gems, the highest rate, Born where Heav'n influence scarce can penetrate. In life's low vale, the soil the virtues like, They please as beauties, here as wonders strike.

And bear about the mockery of woe To midnight dances and the public show.