Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pa): 1737.10.21

VGW(PA.737.080
14-21 Oct 1737:22 (64)
From the magazine for the month of June last.
THE WIFE.
If marriage gives a happiness to life, 
Such must the woman be who'll be my wife:
Beauteous as height of fancy can express, 
Meek in her nature, cleanly in her dress;
Wise without pride, and pleasing without art, 
With cheerful aspect, and with honest heart;
To sooth my cares, most high, most sweet her song, 
To blame my faults, most low, most kind her tongue:
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