English poem
To Humility
by John Brand (1743–1808)
Hail Humility, Virgin pure! From thy rosy rural Bower, Deign thy Influence t' impart: From Wisdom's Lore thy Lesson lend, That can'st Delight with Knowledge blend, And bow the Iron-sinew'd Heart. So shall for thee the plaited Primrose twine, And scented Sweet-Briar deck thy sacred Shrine.