The Works in Verse and Prose (including hitherto unpublished Mss.) of Sir John Davies: for the first time collected and edited: With memorial-introductions and notes: By the Rev. Alexander B. Grosart. In three volumes |
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HYMNE II. To Astrœa.
Eternall Virgin, Goddesse true,
Let me presume to sing to you.
Ioue, euen great Ioue hath leasure
Sometimes to heare the vulgar creu,
And heares them oft with pleasure.
Let me presume to sing to you.
Ioue, euen great Ioue hath leasure
Sometimes to heare the vulgar creu,
And heares them oft with pleasure.
Blessèd Astrœa, I in part
Enioy the blessings you impart,
The Peace, the milke and hony,
Humanitie, and civil Art,
Aricher dower then money.
Enioy the blessings you impart,
The Peace, the milke and hony,
Humanitie, and civil Art,
Aricher dower then money.
Right glad am I that now I liue,
Euen in these dayes whereto you giue
Great happinesse and glory;
If after you I should be borne,
No doubt I should my birth-day scorne,
Admiring your sweet storie.
Euen in these dayes whereto you giue
Great happinesse and glory;
If after you I should be borne,
No doubt I should my birth-day scorne,
Admiring your sweet storie.
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