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she was born whom I entirely love,

Th' immortal gods her birth-rites forth to grace,

Descending from their glorious seat above,

They did on her these several virtues place:

First Saturn gave to her sobriety,

Jove then induèd her with comeliness,

And Sol with wisdom did her beautify,

Mercury with wit and knowledge did her bless,

Venus with beauty did all parts bedeck,

Luna therewith did modesty combine,

Diana chaste all loose desires did check,

And like a lamp in clearness she doth shine.

But Mars, according to his stubborn kind,

No virtue gave, but a disdainful mind.