Which checked the beams of awful majesty?

Dost think an earth-born beauty can be found,

960Which darts forth lustre from the sullen ground—

To kiss the glorious skies? Or canst thou think

The queen of beauty dwells in such a chink?

Dost think? 'tis poor, why do I question so?

Thou dar'st confirm all this by oath, I know,

Since my Bellama's there, all life, all breath,

Whose presence can enlive the soul of death,

Despite of sickly Nature: she is all fair