I am looking for the full text of a poem I had on my bedroom wall as a child. The first verse was as follows :-

Of courtesy it is much less
Than the courage of heart or holiness
Yet in my walks it seems to me
That the grace of God is in courtesy.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

I hope, by reading it, you can confirm whether this is the one

it is a poem poet Hilaire Belloc
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Courtesy

Of Courtesy, it is much less
Than Courage of Heart or Holiness,
Yet in my Walks it seems to me
That the Grace of God is in Courtesy.

On Monks I did in Storrington fall,
They took me straight into their Hall;
I saw Three Pictures on a wall,
And Courtesy was in them all.

The first the Annunciation;
The second the Visitation;
The third the Consolation,
Of God that was Our Lady's Son.

The first was of St. Gabriel;
On Wings a-flame from Heaven he fell;
And as he went upon one knee
He shone with Heavenly Courtesy.

Our Lady out of Nazareth rode -
It was Her month of heavy load;
Yet was her face both great and kind,
For Courtesy was in Her Mind.

The third it was our Little Lord,
Whom all the Kings in arms adored;
He was so small you could not see
His large intent of Courtesy.

Our Lord, that was Our Lady's Son,
Go bless you, People, one by one;
My Rhyme is written, my work is done.

sorry for the typo ( poem/poet - what was I thinking ?)

Thank you Ilza - spot on!.

I cannot tell you how it makes me feel having not seen the full text for 40 odd years.

I am gratefull

you're welcome
I am glad that was the one !