Ballad—in Great News

Inspired by so greatful a duty, In terms strongest art can devise, Bards have written those raptures on beauty, That lovers have wafted on sighs: I, to fill the sweet theme more completely, Sing the beauty of goodness the while, For every face is dress'd sweetly, Where beams a benevolent smile.

While the heart so beneficient action, Contemplates, with joy the eyes speak, On the lip quivers mute satisfaction, And a glow of delight paints the cheek. Bliss pervades every feature completely, Adding beauty to beauty the while, And the loveliest face looks more sweetly, Where beams a benevolent smile.