Yet be not Death of his loud vauntings rife

O’er the sun’s sun, as over others; Love

Hath him subdued, and her endowed with life

Both here below, and with the pure above.

Unjust and haughty Death did so engage

To hush her praises, and her soul bestow

Where it would seem less beautiful; and lo!

Reverse effects illuminate Time’s page;

On earth, more life than she in life possessed,

While Heaven who wished her, now enjoyeth blest.