Doth cleanse the poet’s thought from earthly stain,

Him king anointed o’er a grand domain

By true inheritance of royal blood;

In whose wide heart, broken for very love,

Lies master-key to all true harmonies,

So tuned, no base, discordant melodies

Shall jar earth’s music saints shall sing above;

So tuned, may wake in sweetness weakest string,

Immortal anthems loyal echoing.

VIII.