Madagascar; with Other Poems/To the King on New-yeares day 1630

by William Davenant

 

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.

(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;
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.

(3)
A Session too, of such who can obey,
As they were gather'd to consult, not sway:
Who not rebell, in hope to git
Some office to reclaime their wit;
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.

(4)
Prætors, who will the publique cause defend,
With timely gifts, not Speeches finely pend;
So make the Northerne Victors Fame
No more our envy, nor our shame;
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.