A s England hath in summer."

HYMN VII.

To the Rose.

E ye of the garden! Queen of Flowers!

L ove's cup, wherein he nectar pours!

I ngendered first of nectar.

S weet nurse-child of the Spring's young Hours!

A nd Beauty's fair Character!

B est jewel that the earth doth wear!

E ven when the brave young sun draws near,