A man he was to all the country dear,  
 And passing rich with forty pounds a year.  
 Remote from towns he ran his godly race,  
 Nor e'er had changed nor wished to change his place.
The Deserted Village (1770) l. 141
A man he was to all the country dear,  
 And passing rich with forty pounds a year.  
 Remote from towns he ran his godly race,  
 Nor e'er had changed nor wished to change his place.
The Deserted Village (1770) l. 141