Classic Poem

That Grace that neyther wonders, grieues , nor ioyes
at Fortunes vtmost, seeking but to finde
What Bounty (still in action ) best imployes;
nor wailes the want that beggers not the Minde .

That neyther, grieuing , sighes; nor, ioying , sings:
that shines most glorious, in most gloomy dayes ,
Pleas'd with the state her owne endeuour brings;
that droupes not with defame; nor swels with praise .

That scornes Disdaine , disdaiming nought but vice:
and Greatnesse rates by Goodnesse: doing nought
But good for ill , and that for auarice
of goodnesse onely; by her onely sought:
That Time and Wealth well spent, doth not deplore:
That is that Wealth , without which Wealth is poore.