Covet not thy beauty, lovely one
For as the rainbow it must fade
And every joyous song was sung
Shall fall to ears which cannot hear

Love life, yea, and court not death
Still, to this single creed be true
Of all things in the universe
Not one be greatest; not one least

Observe all beauty while ye may
Which lieth everywhere about
Remember kindness in thy deeds
To help the weak and needy soul

Do good unto each that thou meet
Forsaking envy; turning from greed
A song of angels be thy challenge
To sing along in heaven’s harmony

And when thy epilogue be penned
In book of life, oh loyal servant
Knowest thou, thy just reward awaits
Then go and claim thy prize with dignity