English poem
To Mr. WORSDALE: Occasion'd by seeing CELIA's Picture unfinish'd
by Stephen Duck (1705–1756)
Yet, WORSDALE, yet, thou must exert thy Art, To paint the matchless Virtues of her Heart: 'Tis not enough, that Wit and Beauty join; But, in her Face, let Sense and Judgment shine; Let godlike Bounty crown her gen'rous Soul, And solid Wisdom dignify the Whole: So, in thy Piece, shall each Beholder see A finish'd CELIA Her, a KNELLER Thee.
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