Latin Inscription by M. Von Baldhoveen,
under the Portrait of E. J. W.
If to the life sweet Weston be not here,1
Forgive :— no painter might thee task
achieve.2
achieve.2
The speech—grace, love, persuasion ever
near—3
near—3
Who of the speech the portrait might
achieve ?4
achieve ?4
The heart—in genius rich and godly fear—5
Who of the heart the portrait might
achieve ?6
achieve ?6
All filled with God, the spirit shining clear,7
No image could retain, no art achieve.8