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LXIV. To The Same [Robert Earle Of Salisburie]. Vpon the accession of the Treasurership to him.
Not glad, like those that have new hopes, or suites,With thy new place, bring I these early fruits
Of love, and what the golden age did hold
A treasure, art: condemn'd in th'age of gold.
Nor glad as those, that old dependents bee,
To see thy Fathers rites new laid on thee.
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Of flattery to thy titles. Nor of wit.
But I am glad to see that time survive,
Where merit is not sepulcher'd alive.
Where good mens vertues them to honours bring,
And not to dangers. When so wise a King
Contends t'have Worth enjoy, from his regard,
As her owne conscience, still, the same reward.
These (noblest Cecil) labour'd in my thought,
Wherein what wonder see thy name hath brought?
That whil'st I meant but thine to gratulate,
I'have sung the greater fortunes of our State.
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