To Astræa.
E ternal Virgin! Goddess true!
L et me presume to sing to you!
I ove, even great Jove hath leisure
S ometimes, to hear the vulgar crew,
A nd hears them, oft, with pleasure.
B lessed Astræ! I, in part,
E njoy the blessings you impart!
T he Peace! the milk and honey!
H umanity! and civil Art!