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[From a kind Hand there came t' enrich a place]

From a kind Hand there came t' enrich a place
In my poor Study,—the rare Works and Face
Of Learned Reverend Reynolds—I receive
The Book with joy—but no Gift (by your leave)
And for the Book, and for my self, I vow
I ne'r had Piece could make me Preach till now:
I'll pay for't (Sir) And—(which I ne'r shall do)
When I can write such—you shall print them too.
Mean time I prophesie, this Volume will
Make both your Rose and Crown to flourish still.

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Yours most Cordially, R. W.