A Lovely Carriage

Verse 1

O 'tis a lovely thing to see A man of prudent heart, Whose thoughts, and lips, and life agree To act a useful part.

Verse 2

When envy, strife, and wars begin In little angry souls, Mark how the sons of peace come in, And quench the kindling coals.

Verse 3

Their minds are humble, mild, and meek, Nor let their fury rise; Nor passion moves their lips to speak, Nor pride exalts their eyes.

Verse 4

Their frame is prudence mixed with love, Good works fulfil their day; They join the serpent with the dove, But cast the sting away.

Verse 5

Such was the Savior of mankind, Such pleasures he pursued; His flesh and blood were all refined, His soul divinely good.

Verse 6

Lord, can these plants of virtue grow In such a heart as mine? Thy grace my nature can renew, And make my soul like thine.