VII. Chiung Cho

The Chiung Cho; allusive. The most unlikely things may by human ingenuity be made useful; how much more should a sovereign fulfill the duties of his position!

1Bring water from the distant pool,
And let it settle in a jar.
Millet or rice ’twill steam—such use
May come from things that paltry are.
You are our happy, courteous king;
On you a noble duty lies.
Father and mother, joined in one,
With all the people sympathize!

2Bring water from the distant pool,
And let it settle in a jar.
A spirit vase ’twill wash;—such use
May come from things that paltry are.
You are our happy, courteous king,
Born subject to a noble law.
Like center to which all should turn,
So you the people ever draw. p. 376

3Bring water from the distant pool,
And let it settle in a jar.
All things ’twill serve to cleanse;—such use
May come from things that paltry are.
You are our happy, courteous king,
Set to fulfill a noble end.
The center in which all have rest,
The people's hearts to you should tend.