Then would I write the all-divine
Perfections of my Valentine.
As ’mongst all Flow’rs the Rose excels,
As amber ’mongst the fragrant’st smells,
As ’mongst all Minerals the Gold,
As marble ’mongst the finest Mould,
As Diamonds ’mongst jewels bright,
As Cynthia ’mongst the lesser Lights;
So ’mongst the Northern Beauties shine,
So far excels my Valentine.