Lady, that in the prime of earliest youth
Wisely hath shunned the broad way and the green,
And with those few art eminently seen
That labour up the hill of heavenly Truth;

The better part with Mary and with Ruth
Chosen thou hast; and they that overween,
And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen,
No anger find in thee, but pity and ruth.

Thy care is fixed, and zealously attends
To fill thy odorous lamp with deeds of light,
And hope that reaps not shame. Therefore be sure
Thou, when the Bridegroom with his feastful friends
Passes to bliss at the mid-hour of night,
Hast gained thy entrance, Virgin wise and pure.

Original image "portrait of a young girl"
by Sophie Gengembre Anderson
(English 1823 - 1903)

Poem "To A Virtuous Young Lady"
by John Milton
(English 1608 - 1674)

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