Classic Poem

If thou wilte be rightfull,
Alwayes stande thou faythfull.
To doe well be carefull,
Note friends and be thankfull.
Vaine talke flye and learne wit,
Marke wise speeche and loue it.
Alwayes praye, and boast not,
Eschue pride, and vaunte not.
Hate no man, disdaine not,
Take time and sleepe not.
Eche vertue trayne iustly,
Regarde betters wisely.
Offend no wight wrongly,
And declare alwayes truely.
So God sure will loue thee,
And good men will praise thee.
When Vertue shall grace thee,
All fame shall embrace thee.