Whilst everywhere thou dost dilate thy flame,

And to the world spread thy Odelia's name,

The justice of all ages must remit

To her the prize of Beauty, thee of Wit.

Then, like some skilful artist, that to wonder

Framing a piece, displeas'd, takes it asunder,

Thou Beauty dost depose, her charms deny,

10And all the mystic chains of Love untie:

Thus thy diviner Muse a power 'bove Fate

May boast, that can both make and uncreate.