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Rh Strong's the preacher's word, when mildness Mingles with his meet reproof; Strong's the mother's look of sadness, For an erring child's behoof;

Strong's the whisper heard within us, When the heart is good and sound; But in Chloris' lovely features Better teaching far is found.

Yes, where grace and beauty mingle, There is virtue's surest friend; I, for all that teaches goodness. To that face the world commend.

Triumph in your charms subduing, For your praise is spoken still; But I sing not Chloris scornful, Chloris fair I ever will.