Looking for help finding author of poem

I know this poem was on the wall of an old house that was torn down in Virginia. Can someone tell me if they know the author or title please? Thank you.

Now read the rede of this old roof tree~.
Here be trust fast, opinion free~,
Knightly right hand and Christian knee~.
Worth in all, wit in some~,
Open laughter, slander dumb.
Hearth where rooted friendships grow
And the sparks that up

Looking for help finding author of poem