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,