Classic Poem

1
"Good-nature' is thy sterling name,
Yet "loveliness' is English too;
Sweet disposition, whose bright aim
Is to the mark of Jesus true.
2

I've seen thee in an homely face
Excel by pulchritude of mind;
To ill-form'd features give a grace
Serene, benevolent and kind.
3

Tis when the spirit is so great
That it the body still controuls,
As godly inclinations meet
In sweet society of souls.
4

It is that condescending air,
Where perfect willingness is plain
To smile assent, to join in pray'r
And, urg'd a mile, to go it twain.
5

To grant at once the boon preferr'd,
By contrite foe, or needy friend;
To be obliging is the word,
And God's good blessing is the end.