IV.

"A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband."--PROVERBS xii, _v._ 4.

As is the lustre to the lily;

As is the fragrance to the rose;

As is the perfume to the violet

In sweet humility that grows.

As is the glad warmth of the sunshine

Whene'er the earth is dark and cold;

So, to the loving heart that wears it,

Is Virtue's purest crown of gold.

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