The ways of Wisdom.

O happy is the man who hears
Instruction's faithful voice;
And who celestial wisdom makes
His early, only choice.

Her treasures are of more esteem
Than east or west unfold;
And her rewards more precious are
Than all their mines of gold.

In her right hand she holds to view
A length of happy days;
Riches, with splendid honours join'd,
Her left hand full displays.

She guides the young with innocence
In pleasure's path to tread;
A crown of glory she bestows
Upon the hoary head.

According as her labours rise,
So her rewards increase;
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace,