Lines to Emily

Is Emily admir'd? each swain Replies, accordant to my strain, That she tho by the fop pursu'd, Is by the wise and worthy woo'd.

Parental accents she regards; The trifler and the fool discards; And for a worthy wife design'd, Bends to domestic joys her mind.

When cares attempt her mind to jar, She gently touches her guittar, Her fingers can our hearts rejoice, Sweet as the music of her voice.

Since education has conferr'd, Precepts, from which she ne'er has err'd, 'Tis hoped she shall shine, through life, A virtuous maid—an honoured wife.