So Paradice did wond'rous Things disclose
Yett surely not from them itts Name arose 100
Not from the Fruits in such profusion found
Or early Beauties of th' enammell'd Ground
Not from the Trees in their first leaves arraid
Or Birds uncurs'd that Warbl'd in their shade
Not from the streams that in new channells rol'd
O're radiant Beds of uncorrupting Gold
These might surprise but 'twas th' accomplish'd Pair
That gave the Title and that made itt fair.
All lesser Thoughts Immagination Balk
'Twas Paradice in some expanded Walk 110
To see Her motions, and attend his Talk
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occasioned by the Marriage of Edward Herbert Esquire, and Mrs. Elizabet Herbert
Cupid one day ask'd his Mother,
When she meant that he shou'd Wed?
You're too Young, my Boy, she said:
Nor has Nature made another
Fit to match with Cupid's Bed.
Cupid then her Sight directed
To a lately Wedded Pair;
Where Himself the Match effected ;
They as Youthful, they as Fair.
Having by Example carry'd
This first Point in the Dispute ;
Worseley next he said's not Marry'd:
Her's with Cupid's Charms may suit.
