Classic Poem

Lion-race in your true Nobility,
In fortitude, and magnanimity;
On whom reflecting, we must needs behold
New acted, many virtues that are old,
Ever though like a Lion fierce you be,
Live honour'd, let your true humanity;
Loud let your mercy lustre to your life,
Chuse Lion courage, against these, who briefe
Raging against you, would your hurt attempt;
And Lion -like have such in great contempt,
Nevertheles as Lyons will not kill
Fiercely, those who are prostrate to their will,
In pittie pat doning and supplying them;
Ev'n so you must releeve the needy men,
Louding to some, and filling other too,
Doubtles from hence a great reward will flow.