A while agoe;) that, I began to feare,

I might grow Friendlesse; (having now so few)

Vnlesse I sought, their Number to renew.

By some Disasters, also, gaining proofe,

How much this Course would make for my behoofe;

I call'd my Wits to Counsell, Where, and How

I might, with hopefulnesse, begin to sow

The seeds of such a Blessing: And, me thought

Within mee, something said: Where should be sought

What thou so gladly wouldst renewed finde,