Which sylvan Evelyn loved to rear, (his praise, and my delight,)
These, the words of truth, are writ upon his sepulchre
Who learnt much lore, and knew all trees, from the cedar to the hyssop on the wall.
A just conjunction, godliness and honesty; ministering to both worlds,
Well wed, and ill to be divided, a pair that God hath joined together.
I touch not now the vulgar thought, as of tricks and cheateries in trade;
I speak of honest purpose, character, speech and action.
For an honest man hath special need of charity, and prudence,
Of a deep and humbling self-acquaintance, and of blessed commerce with his God,
So that the keennesses of truth may be freed from asperities of censure,