May load themselues to thee, and [284]rack their yeelds.
The Tilth-field sowe, on Earth’s most light foundations;
The Tilth-field, banisher of execrations,
Pleaser of Sonnes and Daughters: which t’ improve
With all wisht profits, pray to earthly Ioue,
And vertuous Ceres; that on all such suits
Her sacred gift bestowes, in blessing fruits.
When first thou enterst foot to plow thy land,
And on thy plow-staffe’s top hast laid thy hand;
Thy Oxens backs that next thee by a Chaine