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So Paradice did wond'rous Things disclose Yett surely not from them itts Name arose Not from the Fruits in such profusion found Or early Beauties of th' enammell'd Ground Not from the Trees in their first leaves arraid Or Birds uncurs'd that Warbl'd in their shade Not from the streams that in new channells rol'd O're radiant Beds of uncorrupting Gold These might surprise but 'twas th' accomplish'd Pair That gave the Title and that made itt fair. All lesser Thoughts Immagination Balk 'Twas Paradice in some expanded Walk To see Her motions, and attend his Talk

THE FOLLOWING LINES occasioned by the Marriage of Edward Herbert Esquire, and Mrs. Elizabet Herbert :Cupid one day ask'd his Mother,
 * When she meant that he shou'd Wed?

You're too Young, my Boy, she said:
 * Nor has Nature made another
 * Fit to match with Cupid's Bed.

Cupid then her Sight directed
 * To a lately Wedded Pair;

Where Himself the Match effected ;
 * They as Youthful, they as Fair.

Having by Example carry'd
 * This first Point in the Dispute ;

next he said's not Marry'd:
 * Her's with Cupid's Charms may suit.