Composure of another verse
Calms the verser and the versed
And reminds both subjects this
To live alive for God and bliss
COMPOSURE, n.
1. The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition; as a form of prayer of public composure; a hasty composure.
In the composures of men, remember you are a man.
In this use, this word has given way to composition.
2. Composition; combination; arrangement; order.
When such a composure of letters, such a word, is intended to signify a certain thing.
3. The form, adjustment, or disposition of the various parts.
In composure of his face,
Lived a fair but manly grace.
The outward form and composure of the body.
4. Frame; make; temperament.
His composure must be rare indeed,
Whom these things cannot blemish.
5. A settled state of the mind; sedateness; calmness; tranquility.
When the passions are silent, the mind enjoys its most perfect composure.
6. Agreement; settlement of differences; composition.
The treaty at Uxbridge gave the fairest hopes of a happy composure.