352. C. M. Watts. Prudence. 1 O, 't is a lovely thing to see A man of prudent heart, Whose thoughts and lips and life agree To act a useful part. 2 When envy, strife, and wars begin, In fierce, contentious souls, Mark how the sons of peace come in, And quench the kindling coals. 3 Their minds are humble, mild, and meek, Nor let their anger rise; Nor passion moves their lips to speak, Nor pride exalts their eyes. 4 Their lives are prudence mixed with love; Good works employ their day; They join the serpent with the dove, But cast the sting away.
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