XVI. To Mr. Edvvard Wormal.
O happy be, who God obeys
O happy be, who God obeys, nor from his directions strays, thou shalt
of thy labours feed; all shall to thy wish thy wish succeed. Like a fair and
fruitful Vine, by thy House thy Wife shal join. Sons, obedient to command,
Shall about thy Table stand; shall like green plants of Olives, set
by the moistning rivulet. He who fears the power above, thus shall prosper
in his love. God shall thee from Sion bless; thou shalt joy in the success
which the Lord will Salem give, while thou hast a day to live; thou shalt
see thou shalt see our Israels peace, and thy childrens large increase.
George Sandys.
