University of Virginia Library

[With a Gift of Books]

Madam please to accept this small
yet blyth diverting gift
that's ever ready on a call
to set our dumps a drift
for every thing ther is a Time
says the wise Preacheing King
wha sang the Best, then its no crime,
but duty, aft to sing
Mirth firms our health & gives a shine
to Beauty wit [and] sence
& gainst each care makes us repine
an easy sure Defence

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Then madam these colections use
which I have culld with care
I'm still delighted when my muse
finds favour with the fair