Classic Poem

What is woman to the world? Has her worth been told?
It is true she is more precious than silver or gold,
Or rubies or diamonds; her worth cannot be told,
For she is a most precious jewel.

Then may it be remembered that she stands next to God,
If she lives for Christ's kingdom to take up her abode;
She was first at the cross and last at the tomb—
A faithful creature was woman.

And you will find her first in all good work,
And then when it is done you will find her always helping,
Too, to carry the burden of those she chances to meet,
Or her husband if she is a wife.