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,