The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of Hercules / Translated into English rhyme and blank verse; with a dissertation on the life and æra, the poems and mythology of Hesiod, and copious notes.

by Hesiod

In fragrant savour to th’ immortals rise.

Or thou in other sort may’st well dispense

Wine-offerings and the smoke of frankincense,

Ere on the nightly couch thy limbs be laid;

Or when the stars from sacred sun-rise fade.

So shall thy piety accepted move

Their heavenly natures to propitious love:

Ne’er shall thy heritage divided be,

But others part their heritage to thee.

Let friends oft bidden to thy feast repair;