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To the King on Newyeares day. 1630.
ODE 1.
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The joyes of eager Youth, of Wine, and Wealth,Of Faith untroubled, and unphysick'd Health;
Of Lovers, when their Nuptial's nie,
Of Saints forgiven when they die;
Let this Year bring
To Charles our King:
To Charles, who is th' example, and the Law,
By whom the good are taught, not kept in awe,
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Long proffer'd Peace, and that not compass'd byExpensive Treaties but a Victorie;
And Victories by Fame obtain'd,
Or pray'r, and not by slaughter gain'd;
Let this Year bring
To Charles our King.
To Charles; who is th' example, and the Law.
By whom the good are taught, not kept in aw.
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A Session too, of such who can obey,As they were gather'd to consult, not sway:
Who now rebel, in hope to git
Some office to reclaim their wit;
Let this Year bring
To Charles our King;
To Charles; who is th' example and the Law,
By whom the good are taught, not kept in awe.
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Prætors, who will the publick cause defend,With timely gifts, not Speeches finely pend;
To make the Northern Victors Fame
No more our envy, nor our shame:
Let this Year bring
To Charles our King;
To Charles; who is th' example, and the law,
By whom the good are taught, not kept in aw.
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