Eph. What Friendship is, ARDELIA shew.
Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea
O Man! what Inspiration was thy Guide,
The Tree of Knowledge we in Eden prov'd;
On the Banks of the Severn a desperate Maid
How gayly is at first begun
Good Heav'n, I thank thee, since it was design'd
Farewell, lov'd Youth! since 'twas the Will of Heaven
You have obey'd, you WINDS, that must fulfill
NO better Dog e'er kept his Master's Door
Within a Meadow, on the way,
Fair tree! for thy delightful shade
This is to the crown and blessing of my life,