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To the King on New-
yeares day 1630.
Ode.
(1)
The joyes of eager Youth, of Wine, and Wealth,
Of Faith untroubled, and unphysick'd Health;
Of Lovers, when their Nuptials nie,
Of Saints forgiven when they die;
Let this yeare bring
To Charles our King:
To Charles, who is th'example, and the Law,
By whom the good are taught, not kept in awe.
(1)
The joyes of eager Youth, of Wine, and Wealth,
Of Faith untroubled, and unphysick'd Health;
Of Lovers, when their Nuptials nie,
Of Saints forgiven when they die;
Let this yeare bring
To Charles our King:
To Charles, who is th'example, and the Law,
By whom the good are taught, not kept in awe.
(2)
Long proffer'd Peace, and that not compass'd by
Expensive Treaties but a Victorie;
And Victories by Fame obtain'd,
Or pray'r, and not by slaughter gain'd;
Long proffer'd Peace, and that not compass'd by
Expensive Treaties but a Victorie;
And Victories by Fame obtain'd,
Or pray'r, and not by slaughter gain'd;
Let
