To be the Angel Guardian of this place

That no rude hand this monument deface.

Here let seraphic Cowley rest his head

Here let him rest it in this earthy bed

Till we all rise with glory lawrelled.

Whilst through ye world thy golden verses passe

more golden than those of Pythagoras

And whilst [sweet lyri]st thy anointed name

is registred in the large rowle of Fame

Here rest secure and let this minster be