Occasional Verses of Edward Lord Herbert, Baron of Cherbery and Castle-Island Deceased in August, 1648 |
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To the C. of D.
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To the C. of D.
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Since in your face, as in a beauteous sphere,Delight and state so sweetly mix'd appear,
That Love's not light, nor Gravity severe,
All your attractive Graces seem to draw.
A modest rigor keepeth so in aw,
That in their turns each of them gives the law.
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Therefore though chast and vertuous desireThrough that your native mildness may aspire,
Untill a just regard it doth acquire;
Yet if Love thence a forward hope project,
You can, by vertue of a sweet neglect,
Convert it streight to reverend respect.
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Thus, as in your rare temper, we may findAn excellence so perfect in each kind,
That a fair body hath a fairer mind;
So all the beams you diversly do dart,
As well on th' understanding as the heart,
Of love and honour equal cause impart.
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