8 But soon as calmed was the crystal air,
soon > [as soon]
9 She did it fair dispread, and let to flourish fair.
dispread > spread out let to > [allowed it to]
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Eternall God in his almighty powre,
2 To make ensample of his heauenly grace,
In Paradize whilome did plant this flowre,
4 Whence he it fetcht out of her natiue place,
And did in stocke of earthly flesh enrace,
6 That mortall men her glory should +admire:+
In gentle Ladies brest, and bounteous race
8 Of woman kind it fairest flowre doth spire,
And beareth fruit of honour and all chast desire.
6 admire: > admire 1590, 1596
1 Eternal God in His almighty power, 2 To make example of His heavenly grace, 3 In paradise whilom did plant this flower,
whilom > formerly; at some past time; in ancient times
4 Whence He it fetched out of its native place, 5 And did in stock of earthly flesh enrace,