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star of beauty, on whose eyelids sit

A thousand nymph-like and enamoured graces,

The goddesses of memory and wit,

Which there in order take their several places;

In whose dear bosom, sweet delicious love

Lays down his quiver which he once did bear,

Since he that blessèd paradise did prove,

And leaves his mother's lap to sport him there

Let others strive to entertain with words

My soul is of a braver mettle made;

I hold that vile which vulgar wit affords;

In me's that faith which time cannot invade.

Let what I praise be still made good by you;

Be you most worthy whilst I am most true!