Let none henceforth seek needless cause to approve The faith they owe; when earnestly they seek Such proof, conclude, they then begin to fail.

Such sober certainty of waking bliss.

But see! theVirgin blessed Hath laid her Babe to rest. Time is our tedious song should here have ending.

Our torments also may in length of time Become our elements, these piercing fires As soft as now severe, our temper changed Into their temper.

Calm of mind, all passion spent.

Nothing lovelier can be found In woman, than to study household good, And good works in her husband to promote.

Sport, that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides. Come and trip it as ye go, On the light fantastic toe.