13 Not in the early autograph copy sent to Sancroft (see previous poem).
14 A little risky in its loyalty. Expressions in the piece suggest the Rye-House Plot and its failure; but this was in the March after New-Year's Day, 168⅔.
16 all] now MS. life] Fate MS.
23 'And Iö Paean jointly sing' MS.
32 immortal] augmented MS.
On the King's return to White-hall, after his Summer's Progress, 1684.
SONG. Set by Mr. Henry Purcell.
From those serene and rapturous joys
A country life alone can give,