This section is from the book "Facts Worth Knowing", by Robert Kemp Philip. Also available from Amazon: Inquire Within for Anything You Want to Know.
750. Self-Knowledge - The Enchanting
Mirror. This curious glass will bring your faults to light, And make your virtues shine both strong and bright.
751. Contentment - Wash to smooth Wrinkles. A daily portion of this essence use, 'Twill smooth the brow, and tranquil lity infuse.
752. Truth - Fine Lip salves. Use daily for your lips this precious dye, They'll redden, and breathe sweet melody.
753. Prayer - Mixture, giving Sweetness to the Voice.
At looming, noon, and night, this mixture take,
Your tones improved, will richer music make. 754. Compassion - Best Eye-water.
These drops will add great lustre to the eye;
When more you need, the poor will you supply.
755. Wisdom - Solutions to prevent
Eruptions. It calms the temper, beautifies the face, And gives to woman dignity and grace.
756. Attention and Obedience - Matchless Pair of Ear-rings. With these clear drops appended to the ear, Attentive lessons you will gladly hear.
757. Neatness and Industry - Indispensable Pair of Bracelets. Clasp them on carefully each day you live, To good designs they efficacy give.
758. Patience - An Elastic Girdle. The more you use the brighter it will grow, Though its least merit is external snow.
759. Principle - Ring of Tried Gold.
Yield not this golden bracelet while you live,
'Twill sin restrain and peace of conscience give.
760. Resignation - Necklace of Purest
Pearl. This ornament embellishes the fair, And teaches all the ills of life to bear.
761. Love - Diamond Breast-pins. Adorn your bosom with this precious pin, It shines without, and warms the heart within
762. Politeness - A Grateful Bandeau. The forehead neatly circled with this band, Will admiration and respect command
763. Piety - A Precious Diadem. Whoe'er this precious diadem shall own, Secures herself an everlasting crown.
764. Good Temper - Universal Beautifier. With this choice liquid gently touch the mouth, It spreads o'er all the face the charms of youth
 
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